Comments on: 5 Questions You Should Ask In Every Interview http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/ Work, life and the pursuit of happiness for the young professional. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 22:36:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 10 Crucial Questions on How to Interview (and the Answers) http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-2232 Newly Corporate » Blog Archive » 10 Crucial Questions on How to Interview (and the Answers) Wed, 20 Feb 2008 20:28:56 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-2232 [...] be similar to the career path of the role you are interviewing for. Be sure to check out “5 Questions You Should Ask In Every Interview” for more questions to ask your interviewer. 7. Can I ask how large the staff is and how [...] [...] be similar to the career path of the role you are interviewing for. Be sure to check out “5 Questions You Should Ask In Every Interview” for more questions to ask your interviewer. 7. Can I ask how large the staff is and how [...]

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]]> By: Ryan http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-139 Ryan Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:35:13 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-139 In terms of salary... never answer the question "what would you expect to make in this position?" They are setting you up for what you think it would be. You should always counter with something along the lines of "what does a person in this role typically make, a range is fine". Once you've told them what you expect to make, you lose leverage later on when you want to discuss the terms of your salary. In terms of salary… never answer the question “what would you expect to make in this position?” They are setting you up for what you think it would be. You should always counter with something along the lines of “what does a person in this role typically make, a range is fine”. Once you’ve told them what you expect to make, you lose leverage later on when you want to discuss the terms of your salary.

]]> By: dan http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-137 dan Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:06:36 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-137 Instead of asking about salary outright, ask for a formal offer package. Part of this package will always be the salary. However, asking for the whole package shows that you aren't just focussed on money. Typically I will phrase it like this at the very end of the interview (literally when you stand up to shake their hand)... "It was very nice to meet you. I am definitely interested in the position. What's the next step? Should I expect to receive a formal offer?" This is classic salesmanship, you are basically trying to close the deal when you phrase it like this. They have to say yes or no. If they say no, you still have options. Ask if there is another round of interviews or what the next step will be. If they jerk you around, assume you aren't a finalist and move on. Instead of asking about salary outright, ask for a formal offer package. Part of this package will always be the salary. However, asking for the whole package shows that you aren’t just focussed on money. Typically I will phrase it like this at the very end of the interview (literally when you stand up to shake their hand)…

“It was very nice to meet you. I am definitely interested in the position. What’s the next step? Should I expect to receive a formal offer?”

This is classic salesmanship, you are basically trying to close the deal when you phrase it like this. They have to say yes or no. If they say no, you still have options. Ask if there is another round of interviews or what the next step will be. If they jerk you around, assume you aren’t a finalist and move on.

]]> By: Yana http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-136 Yana Thu, 08 Nov 2007 01:36:39 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-136 Suppose it's a job that will require two or three interviews. At what point is it okay to ask about salary? Or is it never okay to ask? Should someone just wait until the last interview to see if you are offered? I would hate to put a ton of time into the interviews and personality tests if the salary was too low to accept the position in the first place. Thanks in advance. Suppose it’s a job that will require two or three interviews. At what point is it okay to ask about salary? Or is it never okay to ask? Should someone just wait until the last interview to see if you are offered? I would hate to put a ton of time into the interviews and personality tests if the salary was too low to accept the position in the first place. Thanks in advance.

]]> By: Josh Boldman http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-135 Josh Boldman Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:50:00 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-135 Right on. I think that we've all been in a position where we wish we would have asked these questions before accepting a position. I think that along with putting the benefits in writing, one of the best things that I've ever done is put my exact job description in writing and have that signed by both parties. That way if you're expected to do something that isn't on the signed job description, you have either the option to say no or the option to use it as leverage when negotiating a raise ("Well, remember the time that I...?"). Anyway, excellent post. Great advice. Josh Boldman <a href="http://www.joshboldman.com" rel="nofollow">www.joshboldman.com</a> Right on. I think that we’ve all been in a position where we wish we would have asked these questions before accepting a position. I think that along with putting the benefits in writing, one of the best things that I’ve ever done is put my exact job description in writing and have that signed by both parties. That way if you’re expected to do something that isn’t on the signed job description, you have either the option to say no or the option to use it as leverage when negotiating a raise (”Well, remember the time that I…?”).

Anyway, excellent post. Great advice.

Josh Boldman
http://www.joshboldman.com

]]> By: Alex http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-134 Alex Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:14:51 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-134 Very useful stuff -- could be polished and printed on a handout for a university career center. Very useful stuff — could be polished and printed on a handout for a university career center.

]]> By: Brandon http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-133 Brandon Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:13:07 +0000 http://newlycorporate.com/2007/11/07/5-questions-you-should-ask-in-every-interview/#comment-133 Another important piece is not to focus too much on location. Too many Gen Yers either want or don't want to travel and they make it very evident in their questions. This will limit your flexibility and the jobs open to you. Another important piece is not to focus too much on location. Too many Gen Yers either want or don’t want to travel and they make it very evident in their questions. This will limit your flexibility and the jobs open to you.

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