Questions to Ask A potential Employer

Write down four or five questions you would like to ask at the interview, for example:

• What are the initial responsibilities / projects that need to be achieved?
• Key Success Factors: (specific expectations during next 6 – 18 months)
• What kind of training will be provided if necessary?
• Who will you report to, what other departments will you interface with?
• How much travel is required with this position?
• What is the turnover rate in this role?

If You Want the Job, Say So!

• If you want the job tell the interviewer so, and that you would like to get to the next stage in the interview process.

Reasons you might want the job include

• The company has a very good reputation as a place to work.
• The job you are been interviewed for is exactly the area in which you wish to work.
• The company can provide you with the career opportunities you require.
• The people you will be working with seem good
• The initial responsibilities, as outlined by the hiring manager, are the type you can be successful in.

To be successful in job applications...

• You must have the skills and experience required for the job.
• Your salary expectations must be in line with the proposed salary range.
• You need to be able to explain why you are changing job.
• Your preference for location should correspond with the job.

You must demonstrate:

• that you are prepared for the interview,
• that you have an understanding of the job, the company and it’s business
• that you can do the job successfully.