Appropriate Questions for You to Ask During the Interview

Refrain from asking questions until the interviewer asks if you have questions (usually
done at the conclusion of the interview). However, if you do not understand a question
you are asked during the interview, you may ask the interviewer to explain. DO ASK
QUESTIONS to show interest and initiative!

• What qualifications do you think are necessary to be successful in this job?

• Can you describe the training period/program? How would I be supervised/my performance
  evaluated?

• Could you describe a typical day? Week? The organizational culture?

• What are the opportunities for advancement? (if you can’t determine from research)

• Does the organization encourage participation in professional organizations? Continuing
  education?

• When can I expect to hear from you regarding your hiring decision?

 

Inappropriate Questions for You to Ask During the Interview

• DO NOT initiate discussion of salary, vacation, or benefits during the first interview.

• However, be prepared to voice a range you’re looking for if they ask SIGI 3, O*Net,
  and OOH provide salary information on 100’s of careers.

• DO NOT push for an early decision by mentioning the other opportunities you have awaiting
  you.

• DO NOT ask for feedback on your interview performance.