Page 193 - John Kador - 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview-McGraw-Hill (2002)

INDEX OF QUESTIONS

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What are the department’s goals, and how do they align with the com-
pany’s mission?

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What are the company’s strengths and weaknesses compared with the
competition (name one or two companies)?

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How does the reporting structure work here? What are the preferred
means of communication?

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What goals or objectives need to be achieved in the next six months?

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Can you give me an ideal of the typical day and workload and the spe-
cial demands the job has?

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This is a new position.What are the forces that suggested the need for
this position?

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What areas of the job would you like to see improvement in with regard
to the person who was most recently performing these duties?
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From all I can see, I’d really like to work here, and I believe I can add
considerable value to the company.What’s the next step in the selection
process?
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How does this position contribute to the company’s goals, productivity,
or profits?

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What is currently the most pressing business issue or problem for the
company or department?

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