Do you have any questions?

[clevermanka]

Way back in March, someone posted a link on Tumblr with seven interview questions to ask your interviewers. I never could get the damn video to load, but I know someone very nice who typed out the questions for me. write_out, I'm sorry I didn't post this in time for your interview, but I was just cleaning out my email this morning and stumbled across it.

1. What do you like most about working for this company? They can tell you what they value most and see if you value the same things.
2. How has this position evolved? Their response will tell you if the job is a dead end.
3. Can you give me examples of how I would collaborate with my manager? Their response will tell you how staff members are used and if you can showcase your skills.
4. What are the first priorities for this position? Helps you know what to focus on if you get the job and how to make a good first impression.
5. What are the challenges of this position? So you know what you’re facing. And if they don’t list anything be very suspicious.
6. What have past employees done to succeed in this role? This gives you an idea of how the company measures success.
7. Do you have any hesitations about my qualifications? Shows you are secure enough to discuss your weaknesses.

Comments

[splix.livejournal.com]

Those are excellent questions, thank you!!

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

[mckitterick.livejournal.com]

This reminded me to post this for my tech-writing class. Thanks!

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[1-rhiannon-1.livejournal.com]

This is so handy!! I'm going to copy it in an email to myself so I'll have it just in case I need it sometime!

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[msmitti.livejournal.com]

These are great! Tucking them away because I am once again convinced this job is temporary.

[kazoogrrl.livejournal.com]

Will add these to my job search tools. I've been studying the archives if the Ask a Manager blog and there is a ton of good info.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

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[write-out.livejournal.com]

Excellent questions! Thank you for sharing. Hopefully I'll get another chance to use them.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

That...doesn't imply the best of all possible worlds result from Friday.

[write-out.livejournal.com]

Heh. Well, no word today and my references still weren't called. They wanted to make the offer on Friday, today by the latest so I'm thinking it's not me.

[sherwood21.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much!

[chalcedonygrey.livejournal.com]

Loving these! Very timely, as I'll be making a foray into the wilds of job hunting soon.

[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

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[clevermanka.livejournal.com]

Rats, I'm sorry to hear that. But glad I could help out a bit!