Questions a candidate may want to ask during an interview!
- What are the responsibilities of the position and which are the most important? What is the #1 priority of the position?
- What would be my first project or production goals? What obstacles would prevent me from reaching these goals?
- What results are expected of this position?
- What are the limits of my responsibility and authority?
- What problems and opportunities are associated with this position? How are you currently addressing these problems? In what areas does the position need development?
- In your opinion, what specific aspects of my background make me right or wrong for this position?
- What support is available to help me fulfill my charge here?
- Will I have subordinates? What are their strengths and weaknesses?
- Who will be my superior, and what are his or her strengths and weaknesses?
- Are there any projects in motion that I will inherit? What is their history and status?
- What are the goals of the company and my department? What are the company long and short-term objectives?
- What criteria will be used to evaluate me and my performance? When are evaluations scheduled?
- What can you tell me about my peers in this company? List some common denominators for successful employees.
- Why did my predecessor leave this position?
- What are the characteristics that the company feels are attractive about itself? How can the company market itself to me?
- Are there any industries or outside influences that affect the company growth?
- In what areas does the company excel, and in what areas does it have limitations?