Recruitment Preparation Worksheet

The following questions are typically asked of interviewees. Prepare to answer these and
similar questions to provide honest insight into the role and the company.
About the Company:

– Can you describe the corporate culture here? What’s the atmosphere like in the
workplace?
What’s important here?
What is the reputation of the department for which I’m interviewing?
What is the dress code?
About You:
How long have you been here?
Do you like it here?
What is your management style?
How long do you expect to be in your position?
About the Job:
Why is this position open?
What’s the average turnover in this job?
What is the biggest challenge of this role?
Do employees have any say in how we do things?
About Policies:
How often are raises administered?
How much vacation time would I get?
Can I take personal time if I need it and make it up?
Are there any training or tuition credit policies?
Do you have a promote-from-within policy?
When would I get my first performance review?
Is there any possibility of flex-time, job-sharing, or working at home?
How do the pension and health benefits work?

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