Interview Skills - Questions to Ask

Questions That You May Want to Ask the Interviewer

• What do you look for in a new employee?
• How and how often are employees evaluated and promoted?
• Is your company planning any future growth?
• Is there a training program with this position?
• I am interested in taking courses at the JVS or Clark State. Will the company pay for these?
• What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this position?
• What are the opportunities for advancement?
• To whom would I report?
• What are your expectations of the person filling this position? Is this a new position?
• Please tell me about the company mission, goals and expansion or relocation plans.

Interview Question Don'ts

• Don't ask about hours.
• Don't ask questions about salary and fringe benefits.
• Don't ask questions suggesting that you are willing to do only a minimum amount of work.
• Don't ask questions relating to working overtime or on weekends.
• Don't ask questions regarding number of sick or vacation days.
• Don't ask questions relating to length of the lunch hour or scheduled breaks.
• Don't ask questions that imply that you will be watching the clock.