1. What are the jobs major responsibilities?

A vague answer could mean that the responsibilities have not

been clearly dened, which is almost guaranteed to cause frustration if you take the job.
2. What qualities do you want in the person who lls this position? This will help you go beyond the job
description to understand what the company really wants.
3. How would you dene your organizations managerial philosophy? You want to know whether the
managerial philosophy is consistent with your own working values.
4. What is a typical workday like for you? The interviewers response can give you clues about daily life
at the company.
5. What systems and policies are in place to help employees stay up to date in their professions and
continue to expand their skills? If the company doesnt have a strong commitment to employee
development, chances are it isnt going to stay competitive very long.