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I have a phone interview with a small company that's out of state tomorrow morning. In my cover letter I emphasized that I'd be able to relocate quickly.
At the end of the phone interview tomorrow when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions, would it be okay for me to ask something like "What's the time frame you have for filling this position?" so that I would be able to discuss how I am able to relocate quickly?
If anyone has any other question suggestions let me know. I was also going to ask something like "How does the training/probationary time period work?"
I have a phone interview with a small company that's out of state tomorrow morning. In my cover letter I emphasized that I'd be able to relocate quickly.
At the end of the phone interview tomorrow when the interviewer asks me if I have any questions, would it be okay for me to ask something like "What's the time frame you have for filling this position?" so that I would be able to discuss how I am able to relocate quickly?
Perfectly fine and reasonable.
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If anyone has any other question suggestions let me know. I was also going to ask something like "How does the training/probationary time period work?"
Don't go there. "How does the probationary period work" translates to "how long do I have to be on my best behaviour before I can slack off and be a pain in the ass".
Try for something company specific. I see on your website that you are doing X. Can you elaborate?
Don't go there. "How does the probationary period work" translates to "how long do I have to be on my best behaviour before I can slack off and be a pain in the ass".
Try for something company specific. I see on your website that you are doing X. Can you elaborate?
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One of the best people I have now surprised us with a written list of about 6 questions when asked at the end of the interview. Many of the questions demonstrated that he had done his homework and learned as much as he could about the organization, and was interested enough to learn more. It's always best to hire someone that wants to be here, not someone just looking for any job they can get.
Asking what their time frame and next step is are perfectly reasonable and you don't need to play word games with those questions. Do not ask about probation. You can ask what type of training you should expect to receive in the new position.
Thanks everyone! Had the phone interview earlier this morning and I think it went okay, the person who interviewed me said they would like to fill the position as quickly as possible and would like to do a face to face interview but needs to talk to the rest of the panel to decide whether or not to do it over skype or in person. They seemed kind of weary/cautious about me living out of state but I hope they don't hold it against me.
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