Questions To Ask: Hiring Interviewer

Prepared and Shared on July 21, 2014

-A Time To Learn Academy-

Sherlene Stevens, Principal Director

Interview Should Be A Two-Way Communication

• You are also making observations and decisions about whether the job will be right for you.

• Be a good listener.• Do not ask questions that have already been answered.• Show that you are interested in the position! Express

what skills, abilities, training, education and experience you will be providing as a new employee or subcontractor.

Question #1

Do you have a current written job description

for this position? If not, why?

Question #2

(Only ask if you were not given a job description sheet to review before

or during an interview.)

What are the major duties and responsibilities?

Question #3

How long has this position been vacant?

Or, Is this a new position?

This is important to know,

a traditional position v. creating job activities

Question #4

What type of training will be available to me?

On the job training, college discounts, workshops …

Is there a career path for this position?

Opportunities for promotion? … Any added benefits or

perks such as child care reimbursement/discounts,

commuter choice reimbursement, product discounts,

relocation reimbursement/discounts, or parking space.

Question #5

What would you say is the biggest challenge

for this position?

Question #6

Who else would I be working with?

Other Departments? Outside companies, third-party companies? Is there an organizational chart for the department/division/company?

Ask the Interviewer, “Would you mind sharing your personal experience with the company?”

What do they like best about working at the company?

Question #7

It’s okay to ask, “When do you hope to make a selection for this position?”