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EXPLORING QUESTIONS

9-6
Presuming that I’m successful on this assignment, where else might I
be of service to the company?
First things first, of course, but the question will tell the interviewer that
you have a long-term perspective.

9-7
Can you please describe the management team to me?
This is the most general question about the management team you will
report to.

9-8
Can you show or sketch me an organizational chart?
An organizational chart is a road map to the company’s structure and
how much authority you will have.

10 BEST QUESTIONS ABOUT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
9-9
Will I receive my assignments from IT or from the business unit?
This is a critical question that goes to the very DNA of the information
technology resource in the company. Organizations in which the business
units have significant input into the technology agenda are generally
much more responsive to market conditions than organizations in which
IT is more insulated from business realities. On the other hand, the IT
function can be a lot more volatile. Which environment do you prefer?
9-10
Do developers have little contact with the business unit or significant
contact?
This variation of the above question looks at IT contact with business
units as a measure of how responsive IT is.

9-11
Does the company have a Net-use policy? May I see it?
The answer to this question will give you a good clue about what levels
of trust operate in the company. An overly retroactive Net policy may
point to a company that is uncomfortable with the uncertainties of the Net.

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