Second Interview questions

Discussion in 'Employment & Jobs' started by BrizoH, Apr 29, 2009.

  1. BrizoH

    BrizoH Byte Poster

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    Hi all,

    I've got a second interview this week - just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for questions to ask the employer?

    I have all the technical info from the first interview, and the people interviewing me are business heads rather than techies.

    With any luck it will be how much are you paying me and when can I start but I better not count my chickens... :biggrin

    Thanks
     
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  2. smoggy333

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    • Has the job description changed or been modified since it was advertised? Or my last Interview
    • How did the job become available?
    • Are you interviewing a lot of people for the job?
    • Are there any aspects of my experience you would like me to elaborate on?
    • What particular problems will need to be dealt with first?
    • What did the last person find difficult about the job?
    • What is the most demanding aspect of the job?
    • What particular skills are needed for the job?
    • What do you believe is the most valuable skill I have which could be of particular use to your company?
    • Is there any training you think I might find useful?
    • Will there be the opportunity to travel?
    • Does the company have any plans for expansion?
    • Will there be an opportunity for me to have a look around the company?
    • Who will I be working with?
    • How do you see the job developing over the next couple of years
    • Do you think that I have the skills you are looking for?
    • What is the next stage?
     
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  3. BrizoH

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    Thanks, some good suggestions there
     
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  4. BrizoH

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    Got the job 8)
     
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  5. Rachael_B

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    Congratulations BrizoH - great news :cheers
     
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  6. dazza786

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    out of curiosity, what did you ask? :P

    -daz
     
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  7. Kitkatninja
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    Congrats on the job :)

    -Ken
     
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  8. simonp83

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    Congrats on the job, getting a new job is awesome :)
     
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  9. Bluerinse
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    Congrats mate!! 8)
     
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  10. BrizoH

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    Thanks everyone, very satisfying to hand in my notice at my current place I must admit - over the last few months it's been hellish, redundancies, late salary payments etc.

    How much are you paying me, how many holidays do I get and what's your sickness policy :biggrin

    Seriously, I just asked them what the business plans for the future were and how did they see the IT dept developing alongside those plans. It was actually very laid back, more a conversation than an interview - and I got a call about an hour later offering me the position.

    3 months of hunting and a few rejections along the way but it paid off in the end - it's good to be looking forward to work again rather than waiting on the day the office will be shut down permanently.
     
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  11. dazza786

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    well done mate :D
     
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  12. onoski

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    Congrats and great news on the new job:)
     
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