·       What decisions will this employee make?  Every position in a company is more than just a list of things to do; each worker is responsible for making daily decisions that impact the company.  If the recruiter wants to accurately describe the job for which they are sourcing they must know which decisions will be the responsibility of the job candidate who is hired.

·       What are some of the most challenging parts of this job?  More importantly, which parts of this job have been reported as most challenging by those who held the position in the past? One of the reasons some new hires leave soon after they’ve been placed is because the job was presented as easier than it really was.  To reduce the “surprise” factor, recruiters need to find out which aspects of the job may be perceived as difficult before they begin sourcing for the job order.

·       What is the work-style of the supervisors/mangers to which the new hire will report?  This question will help the recruiter get to the heart of the work environment.  Are the supervisors/managers micro-managers?  Or, do they expect the new hire to be “self-directed”?  Knowing the expectations of the immediate supervisors/managers is important in helping the recruiter fill the job order with the right person.