QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK

 •What specific skills or personal characteristics do you believe are important for successful performance in this position? 

•What are the things you like most/least about working here? 

•What qualifications are most important to a person’s advancement within your company? 

•What type(s) of training programs will be made available to me as a new employee? 

•What do you consider to be the biggest challenge(s) I would face if I am hired? 

•What would a typical day be like? 

•How often will my performance be evaluated? 

•Why are you looking to fill this position? Is it a newly created position? 

•Can I let you know why I want this job?

•How do you typically make a decision? 

•What has been your career path in the organization? 

•What will be the measurements for my success in this position? 

•What business problems keep you awake at night? 

•What would you consider to be exceptional performance from someone in the first 90 days in this position? 

•What is your vision for your department over the next two to three years? 

•What are your organizational values? 

•When can I expect to hear from you on your decision? 

•How would you describe your organizational culture?