Page 137 - John Kador - 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview-McGraw-Hill (2002)

THE QUESTION LIFE CYCLE

? Memorably Good Question

#12
Do you have any questions or concerns about my ability to
perform this job?

A candidate is always better off bringing objections out in the
open. A stated objection may be addressed. Unstated objec-
tions will sink you every time.
Scott Hagen
Senior Internet Recruiter
Recruiters-Aid
San Marcos, CA

9-12
To whom does the chief information or technology officer report?
If the CIO reports directly to the CEO, this indicates a company that
places high strategic value in the IT function.
9-13
What are the biggest technical challenges ahead for this department/
company?
Get a sense of how the hiring manager defines the technical challenges
and be prepared to sell yourself against those outcomes.

9-14
Traditionally, companies have used IT to reduce bottom-line costs. But
I am excited about the use of IT to advance top-line opportunities such
as creating new products and identifying new markets. Can you talk
about how IT is used in this company to create top-line value?
Do you want to work in a company where IT continues to be an inward-
facing function?

9-15
What structured strategies for software testing have you found effective
here?
Note that this is a question that makes sense only with an interviewer
who has a passion for software testing.

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