Two-Approach Job Guide and Career Assistant

·         What are you looking for in a person to fill this position?

·         What are the three top priorities for the person in this position in the next 90 days?

·         What are the key characteristics you're looking for in the person who you select for this position?

·         What do you see in me? What are my strongest assets and possible weaknesses?

·         What exactly does this company value the most and how do you think my work for you will further these values?

·         Describe the ideal candidate for this position.

·         What do you want me to do first?

·         What is the average number (or the required number) of office hours? Are these to be spaced over a minimum number of days per week?

·         Are there field-based supervisory duties assigned to the position? Is travel time included in time allocation for these duties? What arrangements are made for transportation expenses?

·         What is the academic background of my co-workers?

·         What kinds of processes are in place to help me work collaboratively?

·         In what areas could your team use a little polishing?

·         What salary is anticipated for the position? What non-salary benefits are associated?

·         What cultural opportunities exist in the community?

·         What is the cost of living in the community?

·         What kinds of housing are available?

·         Describe the community in terms of stability, ethnic composition and race relations.

·         When top performers leave the company, why do they leave and where do they usually go?

·         I am very interested in this job, and I know your endorsement is key to my receiving an offer. May I have your endorsement?

 

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