Kentucky State University Career Guide

Formulate Intelligent Questions to Ask the Interviewer 1. Please describe a typical day on the job. 2. What do you see as the greatest challenge in this position? 3. What personal qualities, skills or experience would help someone do well in this position? 4. What are the company’s plans for future growth? 5. How do you view this organization as a place to work? 6. What are the typical career paths? What are realistic time frames for advancement? 7. How are employees evaluated and promoted? 8. How much contact and exposure to management would I have? 9. What type of training program do you offer new employees? 10. How much freedom and responsibility is given to new employees? 11. Can you explain the performance review process? 12. What is the retention rate of people in this position? 13. What opportunities exist for professional growth and development? 14. What makes your organization different from your competitors? 15. Are co-op, internship or summer positions available?

Anticipate Answers to Questions an Interviewer May Ask You 1. Tell me about yourself? 2. What are your short-term and long-term career goals, and how do you plan to achieve them? 3. What are the most important rewards you expect in your career? 4. What do you consider to be your greatest strengths and weaknesses? 5. How has your college experience prepared you for a career? 6. What motivates you to put forth your greatest effort? 7. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to our organization? 8. What do you know about our organization? 9. Why do you want to obtain a position at our organization? 10. Why did you choose the career for which you are preparing? 11. Why should I hire you? 12. What qualifications do you have that make you think you will be successful? 13. What do you REALLY want to do in life? 14. What do you think it takes to be successful in an organization like ours? 15. How would you define the word, “success”? 16. What qualities should a successful manager possess? 17. Do you have a geographical preference? Are you willing to relocate? Travel? 18. What criteria are you using to evaluate the company for which you hope to work?

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