2017 MSOE Career Guide

Initial Interview

Second & Subsequent Interviews (Often the Company Interview)

 What characteristics do the achievers in this company seem to share?

 Does your company encourage further education?

 Is there a lot of team/project work?

 How often are performance reviews given?

 Where is this position located?

 What are your growth projections for the next year?  What are some of the challenges facing your staff department now?

Initial & Second Interview

 Please describe the responsibilities of the job for me.

 What is the typical workday like?

 What kinds of assignments might I expect during the first six months on the job?

 Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within?

 Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?

 Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects?

 What do you like best about your job/company?

 Ask questions regarding the quality of life issues (housing, hospitals, schools, cost of living, etc.) that are appropriate. After You Have Received the Offer

 What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?  What skills are especially important for someone in this position?

 This is the time to negotiate salary and any particulars of the job offer.

 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?

*These are just guidelines. The conversation will drive the interview questions.

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