QUESTIONS YOU CAN ASK THE INTERVIEWER

1. What is the first problem that would really need my attention?

2. Why is this position available? (If a result of termination, ask why the person was
terminated.)
3. What are the most important characteristics you are looking for in a candidate?
4. What exactly would I be doing?
5. May I see a work outline or job description of the position?
6. Is there a consistent management style that the company endorses?
7. What type of training or orientation do you offer for new employees?
8. What is your policy and record regarding promotions from within versus contracting
from outside to fill supervisory positions/management positions?
9. What is unique and different about this position?
10. Is there a probationary period?
11. How regularly will I be evaluated on my performance?
12. How will you measure my performance?
13. What major changes are planned for the future?
14. What type of people would I be working with?
15. How much input does a new employee have regarding decision making during the first
year?
16. To whom will I report? How does this position fit into the entire department?
17. How has this company been affected by the recession?
18. If I were successful in obtaining this position, what added skills would you hope I would
have developed within the two years?
19. In what ways has this company adapted to this new age of technology?
20. How would describe the company’s culture?

ACCES Employment Services 2008