what kind of questions should you ask during an interview

iwantanewcomputer

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i just feel like I know all the pertenent info, and only working there is gonna give me a good feeling what it is like. how do i not sound like a dummy?
 

minendo

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I usually asked questions regarding special projects, plans for expansion, why I would want to work for the company, what kind of daily tasks, etc.
 

HN

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do you know how your interviewer feels about working there?
 

doze

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How would you spend an average day in this job? What is the work schedule? What benifits are available, and how long do you have to wait? What kinds of raises or promotions are available?
 

iwantanewcomputer

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Originally posted by: HN
do you know how your interviewer feels about working there?

i can't see a company thinking it is a good idea to send an interviewer who hates his job to recruit people
 

HN

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Originally posted by: iwantanewcomputer
Originally posted by: HN
do you know how your interviewer feels about working there?

i can't see a company thinking it is a good idea to send an interviewer who hates his job to recruit people
no, but he can tell you the particulars of what he likes. word the question so you get his feelings on things.
 

NanoStuff

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1. Who are you?
2. What are you doing here?
3. How much will you pay me?
4. When will you pay me?
5. Where will you pay me?
6. Why do you want to pay me?
7. Can I get paid now?

I call it the CHoW5 procedure to remember it better.
 

SViper

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On a more serious note, you could ask something like, "Can you describe the work environment that I would be in." Or you could ask him to ellaborate on one of the topics that came up in the interview.
 

AreaCode707

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What do you like best about working for this company?
What are the biggest challenges I would face in this role?
Based on our conversation, do you see any areas in which you feel I might not be a fit for the position? (This is a great question - they never expect it and then you get to hear all their objections and address them one by one.)
What would the career path for this role be, over the next several years?

There's a few.
 

JS80

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how old are you?
are you married?
are you gay?
do you have kids?
are you preggers?
are you crazy?
are you muslim?