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Job Placement > VBTC Job Seeking Guide > The Job Interview > What questions should I ask?

The interviewer should eventually ask you if you have any questions. Always ask at least two questions. To think of some good questions, picture yourself working at the company and imagine what important things you would need to know. If you need some ideas, see the list below.

  • If I were hired, would I be filling a new position or replacing someone?
  • Was my predecessor promoted?
  • Would you describe a typical workday and the things I would be doing in this position?
  • Which duties are most important for this job? Least important?
  • How would I be trained or introduced to the job?
  • How is the job important to the company-how does it contribute?
  • What are the department's goals for the year?
  • How many people work in your department? In the company?
  • Who are the people I would be working with and what do they do?
  • Can someone in this job be promoted? If so, to what position?
  • How would I get feedback on my job performance if I were hired?
  • If hired, would I report directly to you or someone else?
  • Has the company had a layoff in the last three years? If so, how long was the layoff and was everyone recalled?
  • Will this position include in-house training? 
  • Will my professional development be supported in this position? In what way?
  • Is there travel involved with this position?