During the interview there always comes a point when the interviewer asks
the job candidate if they have any questions. Unfortunately, many job candidates either do not have
questions or have failed to formulate questions that will give them further
insight into the company or the position they are seeking. Below are few important questions that
job candidates might want to ask in their cross-examination of the employer:
1. What type of
cases will I be working on? The
answer to this question will give the job candidate more insight into the
mechanics of the job which cannot fully be described in a job description.
2. What type of
support is provided for the person in this position? Will you have staff, access to certain types of technology
or other resources that will assist you in fulfilling the requirements of the
job? By delving into the real
mechanics of the job and the resources that will be provided to you, you will
have a better understanding of whether or not the expectations of the company
are realistically aligned with the resources they are willing to provide.
3. What type of
results do you expect in the next 6 months from the new hire who takes this
position? The employer’s answer to
this question will help you understand how you will be evaluated if you take
the job. Also, it will help you determine if the employer’s expectations are
realistic.