Thursday, 17 September 2009

The Best Questions by the Interviewer

This is one of the best question for you in your job interview:

The Recruiter: The ‘Big Picture’ Person
It’s the recruiter’s job to identify strong candidates and guide them through the hiring process. Think of the recruiter as the “big picture” person. They can give you an overview of the company and the department as a whole. (Save very specific questions about the job for the hiring manager.) The recruiter is also the best person to answer questions about the hiring process.
Some questions to ask the recruiter:
•How would you describe the company culture?
•What type of employees tend to excel at this company?
•Can you tell me more about the interview process?
The Hiring Manager: Your Future Boss
The hiring manager will likely supervise you if you get the job. They’re the most knowledgeable people about the position and its requirements. You should direct specific questions about the job, its responsibilities and its challenges to them. You may also want to ask what kind of candidate they’re seeking.
Some questions to ask the hiring manager:
•What are the most important skills for the job?
•How would you describe your ideal candidate?
•What’s a common career path at the company for someone in this role?
The Executive: The Industry Expert
Senior managers and executives are likely to be most knowledgeable about the latest happenings in their industry. If you’ll be working closely with an executive, you can ask them some specifics about the job. But you should focus most of your questions on the future of the company and the industry. This is your chance to show off your industry knowledge!
Some questions to ask a senior manager or executive:
•How do you think this industry will change in the next five years?
•What do you think gives this company an edge over its competitors?
•What’s the company’s biggest challenge? How is it planning to meet that challenge?
The Coworker: The Straight-Talker
Some interviews will also include a meeting with a potential coworker — the interviewer most likely to “tell it how it is.” A potential colleague may be most candid about the job, its challenges and the work environment. However, don’t expect inside information — and certainly don’t ask for it.
Some questions to ask a potential coworker:
•What’s a typical day like in the department?
•How would you describe the work environment at the company?
•What’s the most enjoyable part of your job? What’s the most challenging part?

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