| Most interviewees focus only on what job | | | | How many others do the same role as this? |
| interview questions they will be asked and | | | | |
| what answers they should give. | | | | Has the role changed since it first began? |
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| Few give enough attention to good interview | | | | Questions about training |
| questions they should ask of their | | | | |
| interviewers! | | | | Can you tell me how I'll be trained? Will it |
| | | | be on-the-job for example? |
| But you must have at least one good interview | | | | |
| question to ask. Why?Because if you have | | | | How long do you expect it to be before I'm |
| none, your interviewers may have one of the | | | | fully competent in the role? |
| following negative thoughts: | | | | |
| | | | Who will train me? Will it be a colleague |
| | | | doing the job already? |
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| 1. They will think that you think you know | | | | Questions about progression/development |
| everything about the job/company already when | | | | |
| they know you don't (how could you unless | | | | What progression opportunities will there be |
| you're doing the job already?). | | | | for me if I'm successful in this role? |
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| 2. They will think you're not serious about | | | | Does the Company promote development for its |
| choosing the right job since you will accept | | | | staff? |
| the position without asking any questions of | | | | |
| it. | | | | Have you benefited from progression in this |
| | | | Company? |
| So always have at least one good interview | | | | |
| question to ask your interviewer/s. | | | | Questions about performance measurement |
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| Here are some ideas if you're stuck. | | | | How will my performance be measured in this |
| | | | role? |
| Questions about the Company | | | | |
| | | | What rewards are there for those who |
| What can you tell me about the Company's | | | | out-perform their peers? |
| plans for the next 5 years? | | | | |
| | | | How often will I be appraised? |
| What is the Company's main focus this year? | | | | |
| | | | You may have noticed that some of these good |
| What's the best thing about working for the | | | | interview questions are personal questions to |
| Company? | | | | the interviewer. Don't be afraid to ask |
| | | | these. It shows that you see your interviewer |
| What does the Company pride itself on? | | | | s as employees too and are interested in |
| | | | their experiences and opinions. This creates |
| How would you describe the Company ethos? | | | | a friendly, warm environment which can only |
| | | | work in your favour. |
| Questions about the role | | | | |
| | | | Note: Don't ask NO questions but don't ask |
| Apart from what we discussed, what other | | | | TOO many questions either. Your interviewers' |
| activities will I undertake in this role? | | | | time is previous so only ask those questions |
| | | | which will affect your decision to accept the |
| What plans do you have for this role, moving | | | | job if it were offered to you. Stick to a |
| forward? | | | | maximum of 5 questions, less if time appears |
| | | | short. |