               QUESTIONS  YOU  SHOULD  ASK  EMPLOYERS

The following contain a few suggested questions to ask during a job
interview, though specific circumstances will require additional
questions.


                            THE COMPANY

What is the company's growth pattern?
What is the company's profit pattern?
What is the company's position in the industry?
What is the company's biggest obstacle to growth?


                           THE DEPARTMENT

What does management expect from the department?
Is management reasonably satisfied with its past contributions?
If not, why not?
What are the department's strengths and weaknesses?
Are co-workers cooperative?  Are they a team?
How long did the last person have the job?
Why did he or she leave?
What did that person not contribute that management wanted?
What did that person contribute that management liked?
Why are you looking outside the company to fill this position?


                       YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

What are the job demands?
What would be my job title?
Who would I report to?  (You want to report to only one person)
What would my duties and responsibilities be?
Is there a written job description that defines the duties?
Does authority go with responsibility?
What do you think are the most important qualities for a person to
have for this job?


                          PERSONAL FACTORS

Which job qualifications do you consider most important?
What are my opportunities for advancement?  Raises?
How is job performance evaluated?
What type of additional training will I receive?
Can you show me the area where I would be working?
How do my qualifications meet the job specifications?
When would you like me to start?  (Ask for the job)


                            COMPENSATION

The following compensation questions should normally not be asked
until the job is offered to you.
What will my salary be?
Will there be bonuses?
Does the company offer stock options?
What are my opportunities for additional training and/or education?
Is there a retirement program?   When is it vested?
Does the company contribute to it?


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