2019 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 kinds of assignments might I expect during the first six months on the job?

• What is the typical workday like?

• 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? • Ask questions regarding the quality of life issues (housing, hospitals, schools, cost of living, etc.) that are appropriate. After You Have Received the Offer • This is the time to negotiate salary and any particulars of the job offer.

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

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