Employer Questions

Asking an employer questions is a great opportunity to demonstrate your interest and seriousness about the position.

General Questions
Note - Always try to develop company/industry-specific questions as you research the company and the industry.
What are you looking for in a candidate for this position?
What kind of background are you looking for in an ideal candidate?
What types of training programs does (insert organization name) offer to new employees?
How do my qualifications match your requirements?
What challenges do you see for (insert organization name)?
What are the areas of greatest growth for (insert organization name)?
What are the areas of greatest growth within the industry?
What are the plans for expansion in terms of product lines, new branches, new services, etc.?
How would you compare (insert organization name) with the major competitors (even better if you can specify the major competitors)?
Would you please describe a typical entry-level position for college graduate?
Would you please describe a typical career path at (insert organization name)?
How would you describe the management style at (insert organization name)?
How did you become interested in this field?
Would you please describe a typical work day?
What is the most difficult aspect of this job?
What is the best thing about working for (insert organization name)?
What is the worst thing about working for (insert organization name)?
Do you have any questions are concerns about my background that I can answer now?
DO NOT ASK ABOUT SALARY OR BENEFITS.
Networking and Career Fair Specific Questions
Considering my interests, are there additional people at your organization I should contact?
Who should I talk to next?
What skills would you consider to be the most important for a position in this field?
What advice would you offer to someone who wants to succeed in this field?
If you had it to do over again, would you choose the same career path for yourself?
What is the best educational preparation for success in this career?
Are there comparable job titles I should also consider?
Are there immediate openings at your organization?  If not, what do you anticipate being the future opportunities?
Can you offer me suggestions on how to successful apply to your organization?
What professional organizations would you recommend to me?
What professional periodicals would you recommend to me?
   

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