Interviewing the Interviewer

A job interview is like a two-way street. So while you need to use the interview to convince the employer that you are the best candidate for the job, you also need to be convinced that the job and the company would be a great fit for you.

The employer asks questions to determine if you are an ideal fit for the job. You, too, can use the interview to assess how you would fit in.

To make sure your interview is well-done, grill the interviewer with the following questions:

How would you describe the company’s culture?

What is the typical career path for a person in this position?

What are the three most important skills needed to excel in this position?

What does a typical day or week look like for the person in this position? Is there travel, flextime, etc?

What do you think distinguishes this company from its competitors, both from a public and employee perspective?

Does the company offer continued education and professional training?

Are you most interested in a candidate who works independently, on a team, cross-functionally, or through a combination of them all?

Questions to avoid in an interview:

Questions about the interviewer’s background.

Questions about pay, time off, benefits, etc.

“What does your company do?”

"How quickly can I be promoted.

Questions about Internet usage or email monitoring.

While you may not be able to apply each question to every interview, they surely will help you discover if a job is the right fit for you.



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