Page 104 - John Kador - 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview-McGraw-Hill (2002)

QUESTIONS FOR HUMAN RESOURCES

7-28
What can you tell me about the prevailing management style?
This is an inquiry into the management style favored by the senior
executives.
7-29
If you hired me, what would be my first assignment?
Message: Setting priorities and goals is key to you.

7-30
Does the company have a mission statement? May I see it?
Mission statements are an important reflection of an organization’s cul-
ture. To be fair, they are generally meaningless, but the fact that the
company went to the trouble to formulate one is a positive sign, and ask-
ing for it makes you look thoughtful and introspective. Be careful,
though. Don’t ask for a mission statement if it is posted on the com-
pany’s Web site. That would make you look lazy.

79