Questions You Can Ask the Interviewer

Three or four well thought out questions will demonstrate your interest in the position. Never ask about salary and benefits during the first interview. Try to ask something you could not just find on the organization web site. Here are some ideas for questions you might ask:

• What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this position?
• Do you have a formal training program?
• (If yes) How long is it and could you describe the type of training provided?
• How will my performance be evaluated, and how often?
• What would be a typical career path for an employee like myself entering your organization?
• To whom would I report? Under whose supervision would I be assigned?
• What are your plans for expansion in terms of product lines, services, new branches, etc.?
• How would you differentiate your company from your major competitors?
• What do you consider to be the major problems facing the industry today?
• May I talk with present and previous employees about this job and organization?
• What would new employees say are the most enjoyable things about working here?