Employee Insights Volume 3: What are key questions I should ask employers during my interview?
So, you landed yourself an interview… Congratulations! You are now one step closer to identifying your next potential employer.
Picking the right job is a very important decision and making a poor choice can adversely affect your career, income, and the perception of your resume if you decide to leave your new role soon after starting.
Today’s FLAG Masterclass Mondays: Job Seeker Edition details the 5 questions you can equip yourself with to make sure you walk away knowing whether this job is the job for you.
An interview is a two-way street that allows both parties to determine whether there is a mutual fit or not. During most interviews, you will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the employer or the opportunity itself. This is your time to identify and learn more about their company values, leadership, and management style.
5 Key Questions To Ask An Employer During An Interview
What is the biggest area of opportunity I can make an impact on?
Asking this question gives you a broad overview as to what areas of the operation your strengths and expertise can positively impact.
If it is relevant, share any examples where you actively contributed to a solution to a similar problem they have.
What constitutes a successful employee at this company?
Straight from the source! Who better to tell you specifically what competencies and attributes this company values!
You now have a clear view of the fast track to success at this company and a clear understanding of what would be expected of you.
What does the onboarding process look like and what type of training is provided thereafter?
An employers onboarding can give you insights into how much a company invests into its workforce. Was it thorough? Do you understand more about the company, its mission, and the resources available to you?
If not, these features and values are probably nonexistent.
A growing company allocates time, energy, and money, into training and developing their team; if you don’t see one, learning will be something you must seek from other peers.
What is the management style like in my corresponding department?
What can you expect from your management team? As professionals, we can do our job with minimal supervision yet still require the proper guidance and direction from the leadership team. A good leader ensures their team is aware of the expectations and is trained and equipped to execute.
Now is your time to determine if this is a working dynamic that suits your personality.
What does the career path look like for someone in my position?
The main thing you want here is transparency. Whether you have to wait for someone to leave or retire, or whether the company has a succession plan, its important to determine where the company stands for you to determine if this is the best career choice.
Some companies just need someone who is satisfied with the job as is for an indefinite future and that’s OK! If this is not you, you now know there is a finite amount of experience to acquire before you consider your next career move.
While there are many other questions you can ask about job specifics, the above questions are focused on the company’s values, and leadership approach that help you asses’ other aspects of the company, particularly your longevity there. After all, there is much more to job satisfaction than items like compensation, schedule, and commute.
While the job search is for yourself, it doesn’t mean you have to do it by yourself.
Call a FLAG Recruiter today and see why so many satisfied contractors are leaving 5 Star Review after 5 Star Review! FLAG not only partners with great companies, but our recruiters also educate and prepare Job Seekers like you to find that next perfect fit!
Cheers to your Success!
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