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26.) What do you enjoy the most about working here?
27.) What attracted you to this company?
28.) I've heard/read in the news that company XYZ just partnered with ABC on deal QWERTY, what are the implications of this partnership and how will it, in your opinion, expand the company's operations in ZXC?
Sorry for all the posts, but there were so many good questions, I didn't want to leave any of them off!
Everyone, please feel free to use any of these questions during your next interview! I know I will!!!
26.) What do you enjoy the most about working here?
27.) What attracted you to this company?
28.) I've heard/read in the news that company XYZ just partnered with ABC on deal QWERTY, what are the implications of this partnership and how will it, in your opinion, expand the company's operations in ZXC?
Sorry for all the posts, but there were so many good questions, I didn't want to leave any of them off!
Everyone, please feel free to use any of these questions during your next interview! I know I will!!!
It's also important to know when TO STOP ASKING QUESTIONS...
Thanks OP. This is a great thread. I've gotten so many ideas for future interviews if the need ever comes up. Most recently I was interviewing for a new boss. This was last year and the year before, and what a PIA that was. A number of my questions involved professional development, but they were pretty general. The questions here are specific. I could have used a few back then!
I have some "defensive" questions to ask as well but I didn't want to list them because they need to be used more delicately. There are certainly "closing" questions you can ask at the end as well -- how-do-you-like-me-so-far ? can-I-have-your-endorsement?
Is this a new position? If not, why did the previous employee leave?
What is a typical day like for this position?
How many hours per week do similiar positions work?
Is there travel involved? If so, how much? (Be sure to get specific... one job may say 20% travel, but it could be that they send you away for 10 weeks in 1 chunk)
1/ What is the company culture like?
2/ What will be my immediate manager's management style?
3/ How will I be measured in terms of success or failure?
4/ What will be my goals for the first 30, 60 and 90 days?
these are pretty much the ones i ask, plus i ask them to think back to someone who had the role before (if applicable) who did a really great job and tell me what set them apart from merely doing a good enough job. and i ask them what their timeline is for the hiring process if they haven't told me. it's also definitely good to ask specific questions that show you researched the company and processed what they told you in the interview.
i also say "how will my performance be measured" instead of saying "success or failure".
i would not ask them whether they think i'm a good fit or if there's something that makes them hesitant to hire me. that's basically like asking "so, do i have the job or what?" and can be REALLY awkward for an interviewer depending on how they feel about you. it's reassuring if they tell you what they think of you as a candidate, but you have to let them take the initiative to do that. to do otherwise comes across as pushy.
also, in my experience, asking about company culture almost NEVER produces an answer that actually tells you what it will be like to work in a place. a lot of people haven't thought hard about company culture and they're more likely to just say "oh everyone gets along great" or whatever. one woman told me that they have potlucks and i was like "?". but it still sounds good to ask! and every once in a while you come across an interviewer who HAS given it some thought and gives a really good answer.
i think in general, you want to think of a job interview as not just trying to get the job, but also trying to learn if the job is the right one for you. if you think about it that way, the questions come more easily.
6.) May I ask where you are in the hiring process and what the next steps will be?
7.) Do you have a target date for when you would like this person to start?
8.) I'm very interested in this job and I'm wondering where I stand compared to your ideal candidate?
9.) Are there any concerns that you may have about my abilities to complete the duties of the position?
10.) How would you describe the personality of the organization?
Thanks for starting the topic.
Of all the questions posted I like #8 the best.
However most of these make me uncomfortable asking but I think I can get a few more that I will ask.
Just wondering if anyone else has anymore suggestions. This is the worst part of the interviewing process for me. Pretty sure I blew 2 second interviews because my questions were not good enough. I don't understand why that holds so much weight but whatever.
How many questions do you all usually ask? Does anyone else have a favorite from what has been discussed, or perhaps one that has not been listed?
TIA.
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