Questions to Ask Employers 

1. Please describe the duties of the job for me.
2. What type of training does your organization offer?
3. How many people are employed within the company, business, organization, or department?
4. Where does this position fit in the overall organization of the company?  Who will the person in this position report to?
5. What types of assignments might I expect during the first six months?
6. What products (or services) are in the development stage now?
7. What are the strengths of the organization or department?  In what areas of the company do you expect growth?
8. In what ways is a career with your company better than one with you competitors?
9. What is the organization’s plan for the next five years, and how does the department fit in?
10. What is the reporting structure in this department?  What are the acceptable channels of communication?
11. Describe the team/project assignments and the mix of people involved.
12. What is the management philosophy of this organization?
13. What is the company’s view on continued education?
14. How would you describe the company culture?
15. How is the economic climate affecting your organization?
16. How often are performance reviews given?
17. How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
18. Do you have plans for expansion?
19. Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
20. What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
21. What skills are especially important for someone in this position?
22. What characteristics do achievers in this company seem to share?
23. What is the largest single problem facing your staff (department) now?
24. How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?
25. What is the next course of action?  When should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?