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The questions you should
ask during the interview

Les questions que vous devriez poser à l’entrevue - Kinessor
08 June 2017 | Marilou Monette

It is important that candidates validate their perception with the employer during the interview regarding the job being applied for. You do not have to change your job based on a posting without informing yourself about what you are engaging in. Here are the topics to be covered during the interview:

1. Enterprise

Here are the types of questions to ask:

  1. What are the prospects for the company’s development in the years to come?
  2. In your opinion, what are the most important assets of your company?
  3. How do you assess competition in general?

 

 2. Job History

It is suggested to inquire about the reasons why the position is vacant since this can give you information about the company and the opportunities for advancement.

Examples of questions to ask are:

  1. What happened to the last person who held that job?
  2. What were the main strengths and weaknesses of the last person who held this job?

 

 3. The service

It is advisable to ask questions about the employees of your department as well as the team with which you will work and their role in the company. This can help you better understand the culture and the hierarchy of the company.

Here are suggestions for questions:

  1. What is the general structure of the company and what is the place of your service within this structure?
  2. What are the different career paths in this department?
  3. How many people are in the working team and what is their role?

 

4. Employment-Related Responsibilities

To avoid confusion in the future, it is preferable to fully understand the position offered.

You can ask the following questions:

  1. What are the skills and characteristics that you attach the most importance to?
  2. What levels/positions have previous employees held in the company?
  3. Could you describe a typical day in this position?

 

5. Expectations

This aspect is important to determine when and how you will be assessed.

Here are some questions to ask:

  1. What are the performance expectations for this position?
  2. How will I be assessed and how often?

 

6. The Next Steps

At the end of the interview, do not forget to ask:

  1. What are the next steps in the interview process?
  2. How long will it take to decide?

 

* Prepare about 6 questions before the interview and bring them with you.