Spark Discussion!

Be prepared to discuss or answer:

• Why you want this employer or position?

• What you like in a boss?

• What are your strengths and weaknesses? Developmental needs? What your boss/instructor would say about you?

• Difficult situations: examples of tough decisions you’ve made, obstacles you have overcome. 

• Specific examples of accomplishments and situations that set you apart from others.

• What you want to do in your next position? In 3 years?

• When would you be available to start?

Come with a list of prepared questions that demonstrate your interest in the organization:

• Key skills needed to work here; what would be skills I would need to develop.

• What would you expect me to accomplish in the first 6 months?

• Who are the key players in the facility or organization? Describe the work force, customer population.

• What is the culture, management style, reporting structure, and values?

• What is subtly or overtly frowned upon?

• Who I would need to learn to work with or would have a great affect on my job?

• Who would be my peers, subordinates and what are they like? May I meet them?

• Last person in job, how long the job has been open. Why?

• How long the boss has been there.

• How much support and training there is? How do I learn new things?

• Growth potential, career ladder, variety in the job, evaluation and review process

• Work environment

• Review typical workweek, transportation, housing, and parking.

• Explain what you could do for this organization and that which would set you apart from others.  Give examples!

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