Questions for You to Ask : Career Center

Questions for You to Ask

Prepare questions to ask the recruiter, such as:

What do you think are the three key skills/strengths vital to this position?
What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share?
Is there a lot of team project work?
What would I be expected to accomplish in the first six months on the job? in the first year?
What are some of the department's ongoing and anticipated special projects?
Identify a typical career path in your organization for someone with my qualifications.
How is an employee evaluated and promoted?
What is the retention rate of individuals in the position for which I am interviewing?
Tell me about your initial, as well as future training programs.
What are the challenging facets of this job?
What industry trends will occur in this company?
Describe the work environment.
What are the company's strengths and weaknesses?
How would you describe your company's personality and management style?
Is it company policy to promote within?
Tell me the work history of your top management.
What are your expectations for new hires?
What is the overall structure of the department where this position is located?
What qualities are you looking for in your new hires?
What is the next step in the hiring process for this position?
Do not ask about salary and benefits.