2015 MSOE

Questions to Ask Employers*

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 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 work day 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 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

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