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The Best Questions To Ask An Employer In An Interview

1/25/2021

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When it comes to a job interview, it is in your best interest to be fully prepared. You know that the person conducting the interview will have a full list of questions for you about your resume, your experience, and how you approach your job.

As the leading staffing agency in Houston, we believe it's vital for every person that steps into an interview to be as prepared as they possibly can. This is why we think you must have a list of questions about the position you're interviewing for, as well as the company itself.  These questions will give you a clear picture of your responsibilities each day, the company's philosophy itself, and more.

​You must have as much information as possible before deciding which employment offer you're going to take. The last thing you would want to have happen is to take a job with a company whose approach and philosophy don't align with yours.

Today, we wanted to share what we feel as the top Houston staffing agency are some of the best questions to ask an employer in an interview.

1. What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the job?

Take this moment to learn as much as you can about exactly what will be expected of you on the job. The last thing you want to do is take a job, then discover the daily tasks involved aren't what you were looking for. Taking the time to learn what the job fully entails means you will understand the skill sets and strengths needed to complete the job.

2. Will the responsibilities of this job change in the next six months to a year?

A question like this one will give you an in-depth look at what their vision is for the position you're interviewing for actually is. You'll know instantly if there is an opportunity for growth within this particular position at the company.

3. What are some of the projects that would need to be addressed by the person you hire?

This question will allow you to discover if the company you're interviewing with is a well-oiled machine or not. Not knowing what kind of situation you would be jumping into on your first day is just bad information gathering. Know what you're coming into so that you see the scope of why they're hiring for this position in the first place.

4. Can you describe the culture of the company?

Find out if the company's approach to their employees, the growth of the brand or business, and more align with the way you work. If you're not comfortable with the company's culture and dynamics, it's not worth taking the position, even if it is offered.

5. Where is the company headed?

This is one of the most important questions as a staffing agency in Houston we recommend an applicant ask of every potential employer. You want to ensure that any job you take on with a company is within an organization that is growing and will continue to do so.

6. Who is your top competitor?

You've already done your research, so you have a firm idea of the answer to this question before you step into the interview. But it's crucial to ask them who they think their top competitor is. And ask them why they feel they are a competitor. This will help give you an insight into the way they approach their competitors and their own company.

7. What does the career growth look like for someone in this position?

Asking this question will give you critical information as to whether or not the company prefers to promote from within or not. They will also outline how career and position advancement works within their organization. You'll also be showing them an interest in growing within their company.

8. What are the expectations you have for someone in this role within the first 30 to 60 days?

This question is just smart. It will lay out for you what they're expecting, as well as allow for you to decipher if their expectations are realistic or not. If they expect whoever fills the position to take on more than they can swallow and bring results, you'll have a clear idea of what you're in for.

These are some of our top questions to ask in every interview you do. As with any job, the more information you have before you accept an offer, the better prepared you will be. As the leading staffing agency in Houston, we're always here to help at Clayton Services.
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