Questions For Screening The Employer

by Kevin Brennfleck, NCCC and Kay Marie Brennfleck, NCCC
Career & Life Calling Coaches^SM

During an interview you should have the opportunity to ask the interviewer some questions. Be prepared with several (at least three or four) appropriate questions. The following questions are offered for you to use, and to stimulate your thinking about additional questions that you may want to ask.

When can I expect to hear regarding this position? (Always ask this question if the interviewer hasn't given you this information.)

How is "success" evaluated in this position?

What problems would you like to see the person in this position address or solve within the next year?

How do you see my skills and experience fitting with this position?

Can you tell me what a typical day would be like? 

What are the major responsibilities of this position?

What is the typical career path of someone entering in this position?

Can I progress at my own speed or is the work structured?

How frequently do you relocate professional employees?

Does this firm recommend taking evening classes during the first year?

What is the firm's policy with regard to paying for educational tuition and fees?

How often are performance reviews given?

Is it possible to transfer from one division to another?

Does this firm promote from within the ranks?

How much exposure and contact with management is there?

What is the average age of middle management, top management?

What is the percentage of women (minority) managers?

What are the commonly experienced satisfactions and frustrations of this job?

Is it possible to move through the training program faster than average?

How much freedom is given new employees?

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