Interview Questions to Ask-by Jamie from TEKsystems

Jamie Grancis is a great recruiter and a valuable resource for anyone in the IT and Recruiting world.
She has helped the people I work with on many occassions and here is some advice she has given to those that look for a job.
Thanks Jamie!
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Here is some basic interview info that I send to everyone
by
Jamie (Schroeder) Garancis
Professional Recruiter at TEKsystems

Be sure to prepare many questions involving the job, initiatives as a company, and culture. Questions are a must! For a personal interview, you can bring them in written form in a neat looking binder or folder.
Some examples of good questions to ask that are not related to the technology of the job are:

1. What kind of improvements is your organization currently working on?
2. What types of growth opportunities exist at the organization?
3. How would you describe the company’s culture?
4. What are your expectations of me?
5. What types of people tend to excel at this organization?
6. What are some strategic initiatives for next year?

Potential questions for you to ask during the Interview:

Finally, below are some questions that I suggest you think about asking during the interview. It is important to ask questions during the interview so these questions are a great starting point.

1. What do you see being the biggest challenge I would face if selected for this project?
2. What results would you expect from me on this project in my first week, first month and for the overall project?
3. What are your responsibilities at this comany?
4. Who or what team(s)/group(s) would I interact with the most? Why?
5. How would you measure my success on this project?
6. Are there any answers I have given during our time together that you would like additional insight on?
7. Do you have any concerns about any of my answers or how my background matches with your needs for this project?
8. Based on my previous working experience and background I feel I would excel on this project, how do you feel about my abilities?
9. What do you look for in someone to be successful at this company?
10. What advice would you give me to be successful on this project?
11. What are some common mistakes that you have seen people make in the past at this company that impact the person’s ability to achieve desired business results?

Basic Interview Tips:
1. Do not act in an arrogant manner, but still act confident.
2. Speak slowly and clearly.
3. The least amount of questions it would be acceptable for you to ask is 6 (the more the better).
4. When asked if you have had XYZ experience, and your answer is “no”, do not leave it at that. Explain how your previous experiences would qualify you to deal with the experience the company is looking for. So, your answer may go as follows:
Client: Have you ever had experience within a designated leadership role in your last position?
You: No, I haven’t ever had a leadership title, but I was considered a leader on my team by my peers.
They often consulted me when they had questions and my supervisor often left me to mentor new employees.
5. Be sure to give examples when they ask questions.
6. Emphasize that you want to use the skills you have gained through your education and in the industry.
7. Be enthusiastic! At the end of the interview, ask what the next steps are, or maybe if there is anywhere you fell short or they weren’t clear on.

At the end of the interview - let them know you want the job!!