Page 109 - John Kador - 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview-McGraw-Hill (2002)

INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER

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What have you liked most about working here?
Shared stories are what create community. Here’s another way to bond
with the interviewer around a story.

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In what ways has the experience surprised or disappointed you?
Follow-up is good. If the interviewer feels safe, he or she may actually
share a disappointment.

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What are the day-to-day responsibilities I’ll be assigned?
No better way to know what you’ll be doing. Notice how the question
gently assumes you are already on the team.

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Could you explain the company’s organizational structure?
Ask this question if there is something you don’t understand about the
organization.

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What is the organization’s plan for the next five years, and how does this
department or division fit in?
Any question that implies you have the long term in mind is great. The
hiring manager is thinking, “This guy aims to stick around for the long
term.”

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Will we be expanding or bringing on new products or new services that
I should be aware of?
Notice the use of the word “we.” This is another question that allows
the hiring manager to discuss future plans and prospects.

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What are some of the skills and abilities you see as necessary for some-
one to succeed in this job?
This is another way to uncover possible objections or conflicts. Again,
you can’t address an objection unless it’s articulated.

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