Page 92 - John Kador - 201 Best Questions to Ask on Your Interview-McGraw-Hill (2002)

QUESTIONS FOR HEADHUNTERS, RECRUITERS . . .

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Are there any pay or compensation constraints that I should take into
consideration?
This question allows the recruiter to talk about any ceilings or limits on
salary that the position imposes. Some recruiters are instructed not to
present candidates who demand more than the preset salary. If that’s the
case, you want to know it.

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What can you tell me about the person who will be interviewing me?
If the recruiter recommends you, you want to know something about the
person you will interview with next.

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What is his or her position, title, management style?
You want to know if the next person to interview you will be a gate-
keeper or a person with actual hiring authority.

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Who will make the final hiring decision?
If the answer to the question above does not give you the critical infor-
mation you need, ask for it directly.

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After you present my résumé, when can I expect to hear from you re-
garding the status of this position?
Set expectations with the recruiter about the frequency of updates re-
garding your candidacy. You should also insist that the recruiter inform
you about other opportunities and ask for your permission before pre-
senting you to any other clients. This tells the recruiter you are a pro-
fessional.

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Can you describe, specifically, how the company navigates/balances
work–personal life issues?
This question will help you get some insight into what level of worka-
holism runs in the company.

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