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Theresonly1

My friends always ask "how much do i get paid?" at interviews, should i do the same?

Pauloz · Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:00 am Post subject:

Theresonly1

The chance to ask your interviewers questions is a real opportunity to find out things you need to know. That question's a bit simple, and you'll be told what the salary is, anyway.

Note: Some questions can be self defeating. Don't ask any questions that might refer to things you should know in terms of the job.

Think about what you really want to ask.

The common wisdom in the employment industry is that you can find out enough in asking your own questions to make up your own mind about the value of the job.

Questions about working conditions, career paths, projects, and any information which tells you more about the business are well worth asking.

If you're not sure what to ask specifically, just ask about health benefits, 401ks, day care, basic, practical things.

Erin23 · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 8:28 pm Post subject:

Theresonly1,

This is a question that many people struggle with and are not sure how to approach. If you have not been told how much money the job offers and are not sure what the salary may be I would say your first step is to do some research. Find out as much as you can about various salary ranges for this type of work and for your experience. Talk to others in the field and look at websites. There are many websites out there that allow you to search in any field and a few useful sites are: http://www.totaljobs.com/salarychecker/salarycheckersearch.aspx
or[url] http://www.salary.com[/url]
*keep in mind geographical location

Also if you are trying to negoitiate a specific salary be careful not to talk about this subject too early. It would better serve you to discuss salary in a second or third interview-after you have sold yourself and gathered enough information. (talk about your strengths and why you are the right person for the job first). Its best to wait for the interviewer to bring up salary and when the topic arises it may benefit you to ask about a range. For example:
What's the average salary of an employee already doing a similar role?

Also if you do ask about salary be ready to explain if you are looking for a particular salary and why.

Hope this helps and good luck!

Julia Penny · Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 10:35 am Post subject: Interview Questions to Ask

Prepare interview questions that go beyond just exploring the routine details. Focus on aspects such as role expectations, job priorities, departmental and organizational strategy and needs, management style and expectations. Ask questions that show you have done some background research and have really thought about the position and the company.
A list of questions is available at
http://www.best-job-interview.com/job-interview-question.html

uttam_giet

Usually at the end of the interview, the interviewer asks you if you have any question for them. Sometimes candidates get tensed and ask very silly and irrelevant questions. It is important that you ask intelligent and relevant questions. Therefore, make sure you prepare some questions before the interview so that you can learn more about the company and the position.

Here is a small list of questions you can ask the Interviewer:

- What would be some of my duties in the first year of employment?

- Is the company culture more on the casual or more on the formal side?

- Can I know more about the Training and the Induction Programme of your company?

- What brought you to this company and what keeps you motivated to stay part of the team instead of working for one of your competitors?

- What attracted you to this organization?

- How do my skills compare with those of the other candidates you have interviewed?

- Can I have your feedback so that I can learn the pros and cons about my performance and hence improve myself?

- What is the most important contribution that this company expects from its employees?

- What advice would you give to someone in my position?

- Can I learn more about the work culture of the company?

- Can you let me know about the company’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity?

- Does this job lead to other positions at the company?

- Tell me some of the skills that you want in a candidate for this company?

- What do you like most about this company and why?

- How is this company doing in comparison with competitors?

- How many employees work for this company?

- How long is the Training Period?

- What kind of Hardware or Software will I be working with?

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