Questions YOU should ask in your job interview!
While an interview is the time that an employer will take to ask you questions and get to know you, it’s important to have questions of your own so to get a better idea of what you are walking into. Here are some examples of questions you should ask and why!
Does this job allow me training and progression?
This is a great question to ask a potential future employer for two reasons:
It shows that you’re excited and willing to learn which is a huge part of showing your potential as a long term employee.
It gives you insight into how the company views their employees. If a company doesn’t provide its employees with training, motivation, and room for growth, you may as well walk out right then and there because that’s a recipe for an unfulfilling work life.
Are raises and bonuses offered on a seniority or incentives basis?
This question will also give you a better understanding of the work ethic the company is looking for as well as the work environment you’re walking into and the likelihood of moving up in your office. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or your first job, the best places to work see the value in long term employment and will give you ample opportunity to climb the corporate ladder!
Does this company provide healthcare? Will the provided healthcare cover my family as well?
Although this question may not be one of the first things that come to mind, employers will be excited to inform you of the benefits that come with working in their office. It’s also a great idea to be informed of benefits like this before you get swept up in the business of acclimating to your new work place.
What tasks outside of the given job description will also be expected of me if I am to be in this job position?
This is a very important question to ask if you have a family or plan to start one. The person working in a position prior to the hiring process was moved up, quit, or got fired for a good reason. Often times this events are a result of a lack of willingness to take on extra work that they were not previously aware of or an intense willingness to take on extra work that wasn’t previously asked of them. It's not uncommon to be asked to do more than what you’re asked of in the initial job description, but it’s even more important to do what you can to be aware of these situations before you end up in one of your own.
