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Questions to Ask During a Job Interview

The goal of a job interview is to sell yourself. The best way to do this is to ask intelligent, well thought out questions. The following questions are good examples to use during a job interview--use them to your advantage!

  • Please give me a detailed job description.
  • Why is the position available?
  • Where does the position lead?
  • What are the company's short and long range objectives?
  • What has been the company's growth in the last five years?
  • What will the growth be in the next five years?
  • What are some possible outside influences affecting your growth?
  • In what direction is the company headed? Do you anticipate new product lines or expansion of existing product lines?
  • In your opinion, what are areas within your company that need polishing or developing?
  • What are some unique characteristics of this company?
  • If you had your choice, what would you add to or subtract from an incumbent's qualifications to increase your bottom line?
  • What do you look for in a potential employee?
  • What are some common denominators of successful employees of this company?
  • What techniques have people employed to become productive in your department?
  • How long does it take an individual to become productive?
  • What aspects of my background are of most interest to you?
  • How does my background compare to other candidates you have seen thus far?
  • Before I leave, are there any areas of my background upon which I can further elaborate?
  • What is your background? Why did you join the company? How long have you been here? What has been your growth with the company?
  • What is the next step in your hiring process?
  • Ask for the job!

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