how do i ask this in an interview...

[bell235]

thanks for the responses. interview is friday so hopefully i get a better idea of how structured the place is. thanks again!

[IamDot]

Originally Posted by charlygal

Ask them to describe an average day. They will usually indicate the workflow.

You know I always ask this question, and 9 times out 10 the interviewer's answer is "I don't know." Yes, the people who are looking to fill the position have no idea what a person would do in the position on a daily basis. I don't have a clue how such interviewers can "choose the best fit." Unless, it's all just personality and the interviewer is just looking for someone they "like."

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by IamDot

You know I always ask this question, and 9 times out 10 the interviewer's answer is "I don't know." Yes, the people who are looking to fill the position have no idea what a person would do in the position on a daily basis. I don't have a clue how such interviewers can "choose the best fit." Unless, it's all just personality and the interviewer is just looking for someone they "like."

Really?? I usually get a decent answer based on their current business needs.

[bell235]

Originally Posted by charlygal

Really?? I usually get a decent answer based on their current business needs.

Me too. Ive been on a bunch of interviews. Most people know whats going on on a day to day basis. I guess HR might not but ive isually only spent like 10 mins with HR then i move on to the person whos actually interviewing.

[nfceast]

Originally Posted by bell235

i'm looking to change jobs (actually been looking for a while now). although i'm mainly leaving because i want more experience and i'm bored in my current role, one thing i'm looking for is a *little* bit more flexibility. right now i'm very glued to my seat from 930-530 and there is absolutely no wiggle room. so i was hoping to find something a little bit more flexible. but i'm not sure how i can ask this in an interview. i don't want to give off the wrong impression - i feel like if i ask it will sound like i'm looking for an easy gig or i'm not a hard worker or i'm not willing to earn flexibility first before it's granted to me. i was thinking of posing this question "can you give me a few examples of how your company promotes work/life balance". or should i just straight up ask - what are the hours and is there any flexibility?

thoughts?

Thank you!

The hours is something you shouldn't need to ask because it should be in the job ad or mentioned during the interview without you bringing it up. That was something I was glad that was mentioned during one of my interviews because the hours were 3pm to 11pm and I was no longer interested in the job.