Preparing for your interview is a crucial part of your job search. While you do need to research the company (see my previous blog on the subject) and prepare to talk about your relevant accomplishments, you also need to be prepared with questions in case the interviewer does not cover these topics.
Here are 5 areas to bring up during your interview.
1) Job roles and responsibilities – What else is required aside from what is stated in the job description? What are the key priorities? What are the characteristics of someone who is successful in this role?
2) Performance Evaluation – How will my performance be measured and when? Do you do a 3 month or 6 month evaluation? What are the key measurements?
3) Company Culture – What is it like to work here? How do staff interact? What are some typical examples of employee engagement?
4) Company plans and challenges – What are the company’s priorities in the short term (3-6 months to one year) and in the long term (3-5 years?)
5) Candidate Process – What are the next steps in the application process? When do you expect to make a decision? How many other candidates are you interviewing?
Sometimes an interviewer will cover these topics during the course of the interview, but if not, you have every right to ask them. You want to learn as much about the job and the company as possible before you need to make a decision.(c) 2020 Amy Geffen All rights reserved
