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á? How would you describe your company culture?

á? What is your vision for your department over the next two to three years?
á? What major challenges are you currently facing as a manager?
á? What makes your company better than your competitors?
á? What are the areas where your competitors are better than your company?
á? Who do you consider your customers to be?
á? What can you tell me about the other people in the organization I would be working with?
Can I meet with any of them before accepting an offer of employment?
á? What are the most important skills and attributes you are looking for in filling this
position?
á? What is your management style?
á? What is your preferred method of communicating with your team?
á? What is the organization¶s plan for the next five years, and how does this department or
division fit in?
á? What specific skills from the person you hire would make your life easier?
á? What are some of the skills and abilities you see as necessary for someone to succeed in
this job?
á? What do you see as the most important opportunities for improvement in the area I hope
to join?
á? What are the attributes of the job that you¶d like to see improved?
á? What is your company¶s policy on attending seminars, workshops, and other training
opportunities?
á? What attracted you to working for this organization?
á? What have you liked most about working here?
á? How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom?
á? ÔIf this a new position) What made you decide to open up this position?
á? How would you describe your own management style?
á? What are the most important traits you look for in a subordinate?
á? How do you like your subordinates to communicate with you?
á? What personal qualities or characteristics do you most value?
á? How would you describe the experience of working here?
á? What are a couple of misconceptions people have about the company?
á? What happened to the person who previously held this job?
á? rom all I can see, I¶d really like to work here, and I believe I can be a great addition to
your team. What¶s the next step in the selection process?
á? Before I leave, is there anything else you need to know concerning my ability to do this
job?

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á? Why did you decide to join this company?

á? Were your expectations met?
á? uo you enjoy working here? Ôyes) Why? Ôno) Why not?
á? Have you ever considered leaving the organization? Ôif yes) Why did you decide to stay?
 á? Œell me about a typical working day for you.
á? How many hours a day do you typically work?
á? uo you work weekends? How many and how many hours typically?
á? How much travel is involved in your job?
á? How do you like working for your manager? What do you like most about working for
him/her? What do you like least?
á? What do you consider to be your company's greatest strengths and weaknesses?
á? uoes the company support you in training? How specifically?
á? What do you know now that you wish you knew before you started in your position?

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á What can you tell me about the position?

á What can you tell me about the department?
á How would you describe your company culture?
á How much does the position pay? What is the compensation range for this position?
á What benefits are provided to your employees?
á uo you have a tuition reimbursement plan?
á uo you have an employee stock purchase plan? uo you participate?
á What is the typical career path for this position?
á What type of internal and external training do you provide?
á How are performance appraisals conducted within your organization?
á I know that for the position for which I am interviewing, the company decided to recruit from
outside the organization. How do you decide between recruiting from within and going outside?
á Why do you enjoy working for this company?
á How would you describe the work environment here?
á What do you consider to be the organization¶s strengths and weaknesses?
á How soon are you looking to fill this position?
á What is the next step for consideration?
á When will you be making a decision on this position?
á How do my skills compare with those of the other candidates you have interviewed?
á Before I leave, is there anything else you need to know concerning my ability to do this job?
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á? How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

á? How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
á? Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
á? What is the company's management style?
á? Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him/her?
á? How many people work in this office/department?
á? How much travel is expected?
á? Is relocation a possibility?
á? What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected?
 á? What are the prospects for growth and advancement?
á? How does one advance in the company?
á? àre there any examples?
á? What do you like about working here?
á? What don't you like about working here and what would you change?
á? Would you like a list of references?
á? If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?
á? What can I tell you about my qualifications?
á? When can I expect to hear from you?
á? àre there any other questions I can answer for you?

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á? What does this company do? Ôuo your research ahead of time!)
á? If I get the job when can I take time off for vacation? ÔWait until you get the offer to
mention prior commitments)
á? Can I change my schedule if I get the job? ÔIf you need to figure out the logistics of
getting to work don't mention it now...)
á? uid I get the job? Ôuon't be impatient. Œhey'll let you know.)