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EXPLORING QUESTIONS

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Can you describe the performance of the sales team?
You want to know whether you will be joining a team of superstars or
also-rans.

ADDITIONAL EXPLORING QUESTIONS

• To whom would I report?
• How many direct reports will I have?
• What is the background of those I would supervise?

• Would it be possible to meet the people who work in the
department?

• What is the average turnover in the department I hope to join?
• How many new hires per year does it take to keep the department
fully staffed?
• How would you describe the corporate culture (or work environ-
ment) here?

• What do you like best/least about working for [manager’s name]?
• How responsive is management to employee ideas?
• How much interaction do you have with supervisors and other
coworkers?
• Do you work more on an independent basis or in a team
environment?
• How would you describe the corporate culture (or work environ-
ment) here?
• How does your organization differ from its competitors?
• What are the company’s plans for future growth?
• What problems is your organization facing?
• What do you like most about working here?
• What is the size of the division, its sales volume, and its current
earnings?
• What is the 5- to 10-year company plan?

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