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Hello
Really depends on he role. I tend to ask questions about their company, what geographic areas they work in, what their turover is (they will probably only tell you if they are a PLC), how many staff, what are the opportunities for advancement within the company (promotions). For ultimate arse kissing, have a look at their website and read the lastest press releases. Ask them how this latest deal, product launch etc will affect the company.
Remember, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Let them convince you why you should work there.
Hope that helps.
Mark
Just read your profile, what the hell is a Podiatric Surgeon???? You cut up feet?
Really depends on he role. I tend to ask questions about their company, what geographic areas they work in, what their turover is (they will probably only tell you if they are a PLC), how many staff, what are the opportunities for advancement within the company (promotions). For ultimate arse kissing, have a look at their website and read the lastest press releases. Ask them how this latest deal, product launch etc will affect the company.
Remember, you are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Let them convince you why you should work there.
Hope that helps.
Mark
Just read your profile, what the hell is a Podiatric Surgeon???? You cut up feet?
Edited by markcsc on Thursday 15th February 13:56
Hi Mark,
Thanks for that, The company is the NHS and I spent an hour talking to the manager the other week, she answered all those Q's The only issues I have are things like relocation expenses etc My strategy at present is to remind manager of our long chat and thank her for answering my Q;s then, unless of course anything crops up in interview. I would probably prefer to leave financial aspects until after they have offered job. Managers in the nhs go white and sweat if you talk money at any time!
Thanks for that, The company is the NHS and I spent an hour talking to the manager the other week, she answered all those Q's The only issues I have are things like relocation expenses etc My strategy at present is to remind manager of our long chat and thank her for answering my Q;s then, unless of course anything crops up in interview. I would probably prefer to leave financial aspects until after they have offered job. Managers in the nhs go white and sweat if you talk money at any time!
I once asked "Why should I work for you" it was for a technical sales role and I reasoned employment is a two way process. You sell your time, they give you money, much like the job I was to do - I sell a product, they give my company money. Response was "That’s a good question" Then proceeded to answer along the same lines as when they asked me why you wanted to work for them "It's a good company blah blah"
I got the job but turned it down for a better offer. I would be careful how you use this type of questions - gauge how the interview is going and the kind of interviewer.
I'd also like to try "Sell me company XYZ"
I once went to a training job (I got it). Interview panel of 4 was stuck behind a desk, me on a single chair - more of an interrogation. I was asked to give a demo of my training skills so I promptly got them all out from behind that desk "barrier", seated in a semi-circle and "conducted" the interview that way.
They said they liked my method and hence came the job offer.
I got the job but turned it down for a better offer. I would be careful how you use this type of questions - gauge how the interview is going and the kind of interviewer.
I'd also like to try "Sell me company XYZ"
I once went to a training job (I got it). Interview panel of 4 was stuck behind a desk, me on a single chair - more of an interrogation. I was asked to give a demo of my training skills so I promptly got them all out from behind that desk "barrier", seated in a semi-circle and "conducted" the interview that way.
They said they liked my method and hence came the job offer.
I always use the 'why should I work for you' question, plus I ask the person doing the interview why they joined the company, can oftem get some honest answers from that one!!
Never be afraid to go into an interview with a list of questions pre-planned. I always checkout the company in advance and throw questions down on a piece of paper. It also shows the person that you have taken the time to think about the interview and have planned.
The hardest question I find is when they ask for weaknesses. What do you say? We all have some weaknesses but I find it hard to come up with something. I have thought in the past of a response:
I have a weakness for chocolate, can't stop eating the stuff
...but I'm not sure how that would go down in an interview
Never be afraid to go into an interview with a list of questions pre-planned. I always checkout the company in advance and throw questions down on a piece of paper. It also shows the person that you have taken the time to think about the interview and have planned.
The hardest question I find is when they ask for weaknesses. What do you say? We all have some weaknesses but I find it hard to come up with something. I have thought in the past of a response:
I have a weakness for chocolate, can't stop eating the stuff
...but I'm not sure how that would go down in an interview
Regarding the weakness question I've read that you should try and turn it into a positive...I said that a weakness of mine was that I find it difficult to tolerate people who don't pull their own weight and don't take as much pride and care in their job as I do 
Edited by Onz on Sunday 22 April 01:15
Onz said:
Regarding the weakness question I've read that you should try and turn it into a positive...I said that a weakness of mine was that I find it difficult to tolerate people who don't pull their own weight and don't take as much pride and care in their job as I do
"So how do you deal with it?" I'd ask.
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