For Employers: Things a candidate will ask
- How much influence will my ideas have in the company?
- Do they welcome suggestions in the system?
- Will they keep me advised of my progress?
- Why is the position available?
- How is the terrirtory currently performing and what are your goals for the territory?
- What are the company’s feelings about political activities and charity work?
- What kind of support would I have for going back to school?
- What kind of training program would I go through?
- What methods do you use to evaluate your employees?
- What is the normal salary range for someone with my background? (avoid if you already know)
- What are my chances for advancement with your company?
- Do you pay moving expenses if I am forced to relocate?
- What is the average length of time between promotions?
- Why should I come to work for you?
- How long have my supervisors been with the company and what chance do they have of being promoted?
- Other than money, what kinds of rewards can I expect from your company?
- Describe your ideal employee for me.
- What weaknesses do you see in my background? In my training?
- How creative can I be on the job?
- Who is your biggest competitor? Technically, you should already know this.
- If you are asked if you have any questions. “Yes, as a matter of fact I do. While you were talking, I gathered that you are looking for … (Repeat back to the employer what he is looking for and ask what he/she feels is top priority.)
- What do you need to have me accomplish in the first 90 days?
- What caused you (Mr. or Mrs. Employer) to be excited about this company?
- What are the company or department goals?
- Are you expecting the new employee to be creative and come on board with ideas to solve problems?
- How is success measured in your company? What is the track record of the best employee you have had with your company?