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Originally Posted by GP_Matt
I have heard that it is good to ask questions that make the employer picturing you as an employee. Things like:
What is the team like that I would be working with?
When I start, what are the first things you want me to take care of?
Are there any specific projects coming up that I will have the opportunity to be a part of?
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Ha, these are usually my go tos. I also like to ask what kind of culture they have or strive for, and how my role contributes to such.
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Originally Posted by firebug
First off make sure you've researched the company and can ask some relevant questions about opportunities or challenges they face.
Here's my power move...
As most HR reps will want to ask you a few behavioral questions, make sure to turn the tables and ask one back.
Ask the hiring manager, if present, something like:
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The example likely isn't perfect, but should give you a bit of an idea what direction to go.
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Interesting, but that seems awful risky. I would expect that's a pretty expressive tactic with senior positions and those with deep experience and a strong list of qualifications.
As an entry level person, I probably won't challenge them too much for now, lol.
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda
I always ask about the availability of on-going training. I'm not sure how different it is in other fields, but in IT having your company invested in employee training is critical. If I hear a vague answer like "We are invested in all of our employees and work with them individually on their career goals" it throws a red flag. Whereas with the role I just started at a new company 2 months ago, in the interview my now-boss said "Our company will pay for 1-2 training courses for each employee per year based on the budget" and then listed some of the courses he took in the last few years. That told me they were actually serious about training and set specific rules up front (and I was sent on a full week Palo Alto training course within a month of starting the job)
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Another of my go tos. I definitely like to know if they are looking to grow their employees through specific PD opportunities or structures. Indicates upward mobility and that they value the assets they have.