Questions You May Ask

• Please describe the duties of the job for me.
• What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
• What skills are especially important for someone in this position?
• What characteristics do achievers in this organization see to share?
• What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job?
• Does your organization encourage further education?
• How often are performance reviews given?
• What products (or services) are in the development stage now?
• Do you have plans for expansion?
• What are your growth projections for the next year?
• Have you cut your staff in the last three years?
• How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
• Do you offer flextime?
• Is your organization environmentally conscious? In what ways?
• In what ways is a career with your organization better than one with your competitors?
• Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?
• What is the largest single problem facing your staff/department?
• What is the usual promotional time frame?
• Does your organization offer either single or dual career-track positions?
• What do you like best about your job/organization?
• Once the probation period is completed, how much authority will I have over decisions?
• Has there been much turnover in this job area?
• Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
• Is there a lot of team/project work?
• Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?
• Where does this position fit into the organizational structure?
• How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?
• What is the next course of action in your search process? When should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?