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1 Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer

2 Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer Introduction Remember, you are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing you. Your interview should not be a singlesided exchange. You are there to discover as much as you can about the job and the company so you can make an informed decision. These thoughtful and respectful questions will tell your interviewer that this job is important to you.

3 Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer Introduction Remember to tailor the questions to fit the position and company. Bring lots of questions with you and work them in throughout the interview. Don t just leave all these questions for the end, because there won t be enough time, and your interviewer will feel grilled.

4 Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer Introduction Be familiar with these questions because many of them will be answered indirectly during the interview. You don t want to ask questions that have already been answered. This will make it look like you haven t been paying attention.

5 Questions You Should Ask the Interviewer Introduction Don t ask every question. The sample questions in the list below this video are there to help guide you in developing your own set of questions to ask. Only ask questions that are important to you, ones that will help you decide if this company is right for you. Asking your interviewer questions just for the sake of asking questions is a bad idea and your interviewer will quickly realize your mistake.

6 Qualifying Questions to Ask Interviewers These are essential questions that will help you learn more about the company, their goals, growth plans, stability in the market, competition, and problems. You want to work for a company that will be strong now and in the future.

7 Qualifying Questions to Ask Interviewers Why are you looking for someone to fill this position? Did someone leave? How many people have held this position in the last 3 years? Can you tell me how your department is structured as compared to the overall hierarchy of the company? I understand this is a private company, but do you have any plans of going public?

8 Qualifying Questions to Ask Interviewers So, you used to work for [blank company], what attracted you to come here? Ask this if the interviewer reveals where they used to work, but only if you want to. How long have you been working here? What do you like the most about working here? What do you like the least? How well does your department get along with the other departments that you have to work with?

9 Qualifying Questions to Ask Interviewers Can you describe the growth this company has experienced over the last 3-5 years? Are there any plans for future expansion? Can you describe the overall culture of the company? What are the current problems facing your department?

10 Qualifying Questions to Ask Interviewers What is the philosophy of the company? What do you believe are the company s greatest strengths and weaknesses? Who are your biggest competitors?

11 Job Criteria Questions to Ask Interviewers These are specific questions about the job. Now is the time to uncover everything about the job that you really need to know. These questions are designed to reveal surprises like: required travel, long hours, weekend work, or 24x7 pagers. You will also look for hidden perks like bonuses, benefits, and advancement opportunities.

12 Job Criteria Questions to Ask Interviewers What is the salary range for this position? What do you believe is the most important asset the ideal candidate will need to excel in this position? If I were to start working here, can you describe what I could expect during my first 3-6 months? Can you describe what I might expect a typical day to be like?

13 Job Criteria Questions to Ask Interviewers What are your goals for the person in this position and where do you see this person going over the next 2-3 years? What specific experience and qualities are you looking for in the ideal candidate? Does this position call for the supervision of other positions? Do you know which projects I would be working on? Can you describe the working environment?

14 Job Criteria Questions to Ask Interviewers What do you feel are some of the biggest challenges facing this position? Can you describe the opportunities for professional development and training? What types of opportunities exist for internal advancement? What metrics will be used to measure and evaluate my performance?

15 Closing Questions to Ask Interviewers These are psychological questions that make the interviewer envision you filling this position. These questions are phrased confidently. Ask them like you already have the job.

16 Closing Questions to Ask Interviewers Remember! Don t ask all of these questions at one time. The best way to ask them is to intersperse them throughout your interview.

17 Closing Questions to Ask Interviewers Who would be my supervisor and who would I be reporting too? How soon do you plan on filling this position? Which team member will I be working with the most? When can I expect to hear back from you?

18 Closing Questions to Ask Interviewers How many other candidates are you considering for this position? Do you think that my experience and skills are a good match for this position? Are there skills that you require for this position that I don t have? Are there any reasons that you would not consider me for this position?