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Job Interview Questions to Ask Interviewer

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010




If you are one of the many that are looking for work today, you are going through your share of interviews. You have the answers down pat in fact for most of the questions job interviewers ask you.

However, do you realize there are questions you need to ask too? At the end of most interviews you usually are given an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Remember this is still part of your job interview. The questions you ask here can make or break the impression the interviewer has of you. What are the types of questions you should ask though?

Below are some suggestions of what to ask so you get the most out of the interview. These will not cover every type of interview you will go on though. You may have to come up with other questions on your own to fit your case. But they will give you a start to know what information to ask for.

Some Questions You Could Ask the Job Interviewer:

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1. Will this company cross train me in other jobs to insure more job security?
2. I did my research but I couldn’t find how long this company has been in business, could you please tell me?
3. Does this company respect the employee’s family rights in case a child is seriously ill and need special attention? Or is the company strict with their rules according to such circumstances?
4. Is there are company car pool for those interested in saving gas and the environment?
5. Does management have an open-door policy for employees to come talk about their concerns or ideas?
6. Does this company pay me to go back to college and get further training to do with this job?
7. Is there plenty room to pursue higher positions within this company?
8. When can I expect to hear something? It would be nice to have an idea so you can move onto another company.
9. How many sick and personal days do I get per year? Do they rollover to the nest when not taken?
10. Are there any extra duties to this job that were not covered in the interview?

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11. Is there a full-benefit package to take care of such things as health insurance?
12. As a manager, if I get this position, will I have the right to hire and fire? If not who has that power within the company?
13. Who will I directly answer to within the company?
14. What is the day-to-day dress code for this position?
15. If I am to be hired what type of introductory training do I receive?
16. How long is the probationary period for this job, 30, 60, or 90 days?
17. Is there a chance of being transferred to another city while in the employment of this company?
18. What kind of education do I need to further my position in this company?
19. Is there a break room for the employees to eat in so that I can bring my lunch with me?
20. How does the pay cycle run, once a month, every two weeks, or bi-monthly?
21. Can you do job sharing?  I want part time and so does a friend with the same qualifications.
22. Can I bring my child to work for “Bring a daughter/son to work day”?
23. Do I have to use my car for company business and if so do I get gas money?
24. Which kind of footwear is and is not allowed?
25. Do you have an on site daycare? Does it have a nurse on staff?
26. How up-to-date is your computer network?
27. Are we given hands-on training or trained on computer?
28. What are the overall goals for a person in this position?
29. How much charity work does this establishment do?
30. Is this company a green-operating one? A lot are these days and this question would show you are green in your beliefs.

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31. Is any animal testing done by this facility? Only ask this question if it fits the type of business it is though.
32. Is smoking allowed in the building or is this a no-smoking building?
33. What is the chain of command? This is always important to understand.
34. What are some of the challenges I may have to overcome to be a success at this job?
35. Do I get a discount when shopping here? Of course you would only ask this one if it were a retail job.
36. Can I wear my hair in any ethnic hairstyle I choose?
37. What is the employee turnover rate for the company?

Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

Friday, February 12th, 2010




There are two sides to an interview. One side is the employer needing to know the right questions to ask. They need to first know which questions are legal to ask though. Then they can make their list.

The other side is the employee applicant needing to answer the questions correctly. It helps when the applicant can see sample questions with how they should answer them.

We will cover both sides of the interview process to help both the employer and employee applicant to understand it better.

Questions for the Employer to Ask

Employers need to remember that through asking these questions, they will be able to tell if an applicant will be a good match for the company and the job.

1.Why should I hire you? What will you bring to this job?

This question will allow the employer to see how the applicant views his qualifications for the job.

2.If an irate customer started making a scene, how would you handle it?

The information found here will show the interviewee’s problem solving skills.

3.For what reason did you leave your last job?

The interviewer might be able to uncover a problem the applicant had that was not taken care of in an effective manner.

4.If you are called at the last minute to come to work could you show up fairly quickly?

This is very important information if the job is in retail.

5.I see by your resume that you were in management at your last job, was your department a successful one?

Maybe this applicant left or was told to leave because he was not good at managing.

6.Can you work long hours without it causing problems in your personal life?

If the answer is no to this beware of this one. Personal issues can affect job performance.

Questions and Answers for the Applicant to Understand

There are so many things that are asked in a job interview, it is easy for the applicant to get confused on what the correct answers might be. Here are some questions along with their answers so that the applicant can practice.

1.What do I need to know about you?

The applicant should stay to what is pertinent to his/her abilities to do the job. This can include educational background info and job history. They could also talk about any interesting hobbies they have. This would show they are a well-rounded person. They should stay away from highly personal information though and also keep it a short explanation. No 2-hour speeches on their whole life stories.

2.Why do you want this particular position?

This is where the interviewee needs to really have his/her answer down pat. It is something they always wanted to do or that they feel it would be a good stepping stone to their future plans.

3.If a difficult situation occurred within your job assignment how would you go about handling it?

The worst answer would be to say they would ask the manager for advice. A better answer is that they would try all means to solve the problem, and if nothing worked than they would ask for help.

4.Are you a self starter or do you need to be constantly told what you need to do next?

By all means answer yes that you are a self starter. Companies today want people who can think fast on their feet and find out for themselves what the next task at hand is. A manager does not mind being asked what to do, but does not like to have to remind the employees constantly the tasks they need to be doing.

5.Why do you want this job at this company?

After explaining that they would be good for the job, the interviewee should also say they believe the company will be good for growth potential too. If the company has been around for a long, then the applicant needs to point out they feel it is a stable place to work.

6.Do you feel that you have attained certain goals in your life up till now?

Hopefully, the interviewee will have a positive answer to this inquiry. Life should be about setting and reaching goals all along the way.

7.What are your salary expectations from this position?

The applicant should have a realistic idea of what the position pays. If they say $70,000 a year when the position only pays $40,000 a year they will not benefit their cause at all.

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