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INTERVIEW THE INTERVIEWER

? Memorably Bad Question

#5

What would you do if the coffeepot were empty?
I would make more coffee. You wouldn’t be around to get any.

ACT-1 Recruiter
Torrance, CA

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What happened to the person who previously held this position?
Look for indications that the incumbent was promoted within the
organization.
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Is this a new position?
A new position indicates the company is growing.

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How long has the position been open?
This gives you a clue about your chances and the desirability of the po-
sition. If the position has been open more than three months, something
is not right. You need to find out what it is about the position or company
that makes the position hard to fill.

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How long have you been working on the assignment?
Again, if the recruiter has been trying to fill the position for three
months or more, something is suspicious. You need to find out what.

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What does the position pay?
While bringing up pay and compensation before the interviewer does
is a no-no when you are interviewing with human resources or the hir-
ing manager, here it is perfectly acceptable. There is no point in wast-
ing each other’s time if your requirements and the position’s pay
structure are wildly divergent.

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