The interview is a two-way process.
By asking the interviewer questions you will find out if the company and position are right for you.

Sample questions to ask during your interview:

· What are the responsibilities of the job?
· What responsibilities have the highest priority?
· How much time should be devoted to each area of responsibility?
· How might these responsibilities and priorities change?
· Why is this position open?
· Why isn't this job being filled from within?
· What is the history of this position?
· How many people have held this job in the last five years? Where are they now?
· What type of person are you looking for in this position?
· What qualifications are you looking for in this job?
· What types of people typically succeed in your department?
· What problem areas do you have?
· What are the greatest strengths of this department and company?
· With whom would I be working?
· Who will I report to?
· Who will report to me?
· How experienced are they?
· What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 6 months?
· What level of performance do you expect from me?
· How will performance be evaluated?
· What are the advancement/promotion opportunities in this position?
· When?
· Will travelling be required in this position?
· Will relocation be required now or in the future?
· What training do you provide?
· What is the next step?
· What will be my first project?
· After that, what will be next?
· In which areas do you expect me to develop new expertise?
· How do you envision my growth in responsibilities?
· Are there any special clothes or tools required for this job?
· What are the fringe benefits?

Appropriate Interview Questions Regarding Disabilities:
Are you capable of performing the essential responsibilities of the job?

Appropriate Interview Questions Regarding Age:
Are you over 18 years of age?
Can you meet the minimum age requirements as set by law?

Appropriate Interview Questions Regarding Ethnic Origin, Citizenship, & Religious Beliefs:
Can you, if offered a job, submit verification of your legal right to work in the United States?
What languages can you speak or write?
Statement by employer of regular, days, hours, or shifts to be worked.

Appropriate Interview Questions Regarding Your Personal Life:
Describe the role of your family in your career.
What is your name?
What is the address of your residence?
Were you ever convicted of a crime?
What are you currently earning?
What is your name?
Have you ever worked under a different name?
Would you be willing to relocate?
Would you be willing to travel as needed for the job?
Would you be willing to work overtime as necessary?

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