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Initial Interview
What characteristics do the achievers in this
company seem to share?
Is there a lot of team/project work?
Where is this position located?
Initial & Second Interview
Please describe the responsibilities of the job
for me.
What kinds of assignments might I expect
during the first six months on the job?
Is this a new position or am I replacing
someone?
What do you like best about your
job/company?
What qualities are you looking for in the
candidate who fills this position?
What skills are especially important for
someone in this position?
Where does this position fit into the
organizational structure?
How much travel, if any, is involved in this
position?
What is the next course of action? When
should I expect to hear from you, or should I
contact you?
Second & Subsequent Interviews (Often
the Company Interview)
Does your company encourage further
education?
How often are performance reviews given?
What are your growth projections for the
next year?
What are some of the challenges facing your
staff department now?
What is the typical workday like?
Do you fill positions from the outside or
promote from within?
Will I have the opportunity to work on special
projects?
Ask questions regarding the quality of life
issues (housing, hospitals, schools, cost of
living, etc.) that are appropriate.
After You Have Received the Offer
This is the time to negotiate salary and any
particulars of the job offer.
*These are just guidelines. The conversation will drive the interview questions.