Applicant Interview Questions
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How important does upper management consider the function of this position? What is the organization's plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in? Could you explain your organizational structure? How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom? What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job? Could you describe your company's management style and the type of employee who fits well with it? What are some of the skills and abilities necessary for someone to succeed in this job? What is the company's policy on providing seminars, workshops, and training so employees can keep up their skills or acquire new ones? Who will review my performance? How often? How much guidance or assistance is made available to individuals in developing career goals? Can you describe an ideal employee? What is your organization's policy on transfers to other cities? Why is this position available? Is this a new position? How long has this position existed? How many people have held this position in the last two years? Who would be my supervisor? To whom would I report? Whom will I supervise? With whom will I be working most closely? What are the current plans for expansion or cutbacks? What kind of turnover rate does the company have? How financially sound is this company? What happened to the person that held this position before? Was he/she promoted or fired? What is this company's culture? (Ex: Is it rigid and formal or relaxed and flexible?) What are the current problems facing the company (or my department)? What do you like the most about working for this company? The least? What is the philosophy of the company? What do you consider to be the company's strengths and weaknesses? What are the company's long and short term goals? Describe the work environment. What attracted you (the interviewer) to this organization? Why do you enjoy working for this company? Describe the typical responsibilities of the position. What are the most challenging aspects of the position? Describe the opportunities for training and professional development. Will I receive any formal training? What is the company's promotional policy? Are there opportunities for advancement within the organization? When can I expect to hear from you? |