What are some good questions to ask employers during interview

[cfo.evo]

a good question would be "is there anything particular that a new employee could better prepare for before starting this position?"

their thought process would then be:

-this person really wants the job
-this person is really forward thinking
-this person is coachable
-this person likes challenging themselves and learning

another very good question is to ask about training

-how long is the training period?
-how will i be trained?
-what exactly will i be trained on?

then you could assess where your skills are in regards to what they are looking for and basically let them know you are fully capable, willing to learn, and ready to perform.

[monkeymunch]

Sorry for the old bump but had a quick question.

What is a good way to phrase asking an employer about opportunities for growth within the company without sounding like you're so vain as to look past the job you're interviewing for?

I'm trying to decide between two very different positions and two very different companies and am unsure how to figure out which career path would be the best for me.

[nebulous1]

Originally Posted by monkeymunch

Sorry for the old bump but had a quick question.

What is a good way to phrase asking an employer about opportunities for growth within the company without sounding like you're so vain as to look past the job you're interviewing for?

I'm trying to decide between two very different positions and two very different companies and am unsure how to figure out which career path would be the best for me.

That's a tough one. You need more information to make a decision. Do you know anyone who works there?
Can you google the place and find out more about it, or the market they are in?

[dnvrsoul]

I always ask what happened to the employee that held the position before...sometimes you will people squirm to come up with an answer..this speaks volumes.
I also ask what the average experience is in the department. That will tell you a lot. If the average experience is less than 5 years..usually that's a red flag.

And when do they plan on making a hiring decision..why would someone leave an interview without knowing when the company plans on hiring...

Good luck!