The Concise Guide for Job Interviews - Part 3

Good interview questions for YOU to ask

 

Asking questions at interview has a number of positive effects:

ü       It helps you find out more about the company and the position.

ü       It can be used to divert the interviewer away from a subject you may wish to avoid.

ü       It can help build a rapport with the interviewer.

ü       It demonstrates an interest in the job and the company.

 

The questions must be about the position and the company. Avoid questions about salary, benefits and facilities until after you have been offered the job.

 

You should already have researched the company and it's products and services. Your questions should demonstrate knowledge of the company's history, successes and problems. If the interviewer is a representative of the personnel department the questions should relate to the company and be general. Specific questions relating to the position should be kept for the line manager who will have a more detailed knowledge.

 

Example questions relating to the position

 

1. What are the main responsibilities of the job?
2. What are the most difficult aspects of the job?
3. How did the vacancy arise?
4. What is the career path relating to this position?
5. How will my work be assessed?

 

Example questions relating to the company

 

1. What is the company hoping to achieve in the next 12 months?
2. What new products are the company planning to introduce in the future?
3. Are any major changes planned for the department/company?
4. Who are your biggest competitors?