Questions To Ask The HR

Questions To ask the HR

• What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job? 
• How often are performance reviews given?
• Please describe the duties of the job for me.
• What products (or services) are in the development stage now? 
• Do you have plans for expansion? 
• What are your growth projections for next year? 
• Have you cut your staff in the last three years?
• Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or job performance? 
• Does your company encourage further education?
• How do you feel about creativity and individuality? 
• Do you offer flextime? 
• What is the usual promotional time frame? 
• Does your company offer either single or dual career-track programs? 
• What do you like best about your job/company? 
• Once the probation period is completed, how much authority will I have over decisions? 
• Has there been much turnover in this job area? 
• Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
• Is your company environmentally conscious? In what ways? 
• In what ways is a career with your company better than one with your competitors? 
• Is this a new position or am I replacing someone? 
• What is the largest single problem facing your staff (department) now? 
• May I talk with the last person who held this position?
• What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position? 
• What skills are especially important for someone in this position? 
• What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share? 
• Who was the last person that filled this position, what made them successful at it, where are they today, and how may I contact them?
• Is there a lot of team/project work? 
• Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects? 
• Where does this position fit into the organizational structure? 
• How much travel, if any, is involved in this position? 
• What is the next course of action? When should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?