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Interview Questions to Ask the Employer
 How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

 How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
 Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
 What is the company's management style?
 Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him/her?
 How many people work in this office/department?
 How much travel is expected?
 Is relocation a possibility?
 What is the typical work week? Is overtime expected?
 What are the prospects for growth and advancement?
 How does one advance in the company?
 Are there any examples?
 What do you like about working here?
How do you handle success?

I evaluate success in different ways. At work, it is meeting the goals set by my supervisors and my fellow workers. It is my understanding, from
talking to other employees, that the GGR company is recognized for not only rewarding success, but giving employees opportunity to grow as well.
After work, I enjoy playing softball, so success on the field is catching the winning pop-up.
Do you take home work with you?

When I need to, no problem. I realize the importance of meeting deadlines and getting work done on time.
If you left because you were not happy at the company:
 Do not go into details about your issues

 Give a simple explanation of your desire to go in a new direction and to look for different type of growth
 Example: Working in an environment with high standards around ethics and product quality is a priority for me. I left my last position to
explore opportunities where I can use my skills in an environment that matches that priority.
 Example: Top leadership had ideas about what it would take to succeed that didn’t match with how I want to be using my skills so I chose
to leave in order to find a better match.
Sample answers to the interview question "Why did you leave your job?
 I found myself bored with the work and looking for more challenges. I am an excellent employee and I didn't want my unhappiness to
have any impact on the job I was doing for my employer.
 There isn't room for growth with my current employer and I'm ready to move on to a new challenge.
 I'm looking for a bigger challenge and to grow my career and I couldn't job hunt part time while working. It didn't seem ethical to use my
former employer's time.
 I was laid-off from my last position when our department was eliminated due to corporate restructuring.
 I'm relocating to this area due to family circumstances and left my previous position in order to make the move.
 I've decided that is not the direction I want to go in my career and my current employer has no opportunities in the direction I'd like to
head.
 After several years in my last position, I'm looking for an company where I can contribute and grow in a team-oriented environment.
 I am interested in a new challenge and an opportunity to use my technical skills and experience in a different capacity than I have in the
past.
 I recently received my degree and I want to utilize my educational background in my next position.
 I am interested in a job with more responsibility, and I am very ready for a new challenge.
 I left my last position in order to spend more time with my family. Circumstances have changed and I'm more than ready for full-time
employment again.
 I am seeking a position with a stable company with room for growth and opportunity for advancement.
 I was commuting to the city and spending a significant amount of time each day on travel. I would prefer to be closer to home.
 To be honest, I wasn't considering a move, but, I saw this job posting and was intrigued by the position and the company. It sounds like an
exciting opportunity and an ideal match with my qualifications.
 This position seemed like an excellent match for my skills and experience and I am not able to fully utilize them in my present job.
 The company was cutting back and, unfortunately, my job was one of those eliminated.

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Interview Questions to Ask the Employer

 How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

How do you handle success?

Do you take home work with you?

If you left because you were not happy at the company:

 Do not go into details about your issues

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