Thursday, December 8, 2016

Week 3 Analysis: Company Questions

The purpose of this activity is to become acquainted with the idea of asking questions during the interview process. This practice relays the message to the employer that you are interested and care about the job and not just looking for a paycheck.

How many people will I directly report to?

  • It is important for me to know this So I understand who I am working under and have a clear vision of who my superiors are. 
  • I am looking to gain the full name(s) of any and all of my superiors as well as a possible meet & greet during the interview process.
  • First impressions are very important to me and I would like to know that I am going to be working with upbeat and kind spirited people. 
What outreach if any does the company have with the local communities. 
  • It is important for me to understand how involved the company is locally. This is something that I take very serious.
  • I am looking to gain knowledge of any or all non-profits we will directly work with and or help.
  • I do not wish to work for a company that does not help out the local community.

How long does the hiring process take?

  • It is important for me to understand the time frame of the hiring process. This will help ease in anxiousness I may feel during the call back phase.
  • I am looking to gain insight on how long they will be interviewing people before they decide on the next employee to hire.
  • If I am in need of a job fast it will help me gauge how long to wait before accpeting any other potential job offers.
What social media sites are currently being utilized?

  • It is important for me to know what social media sites are being used so I can evaluate how to maximize the usage and exposure if i was selected to be hired.
  • Exact social media sites.
  • This will not help me decide how much of a task I would being taking on if I accepted the job.

What is the average length of work tenure per employee?

  • It is important for me to understand If I will be dealing with a revolving door of new employees. An issue like this can affect productivity. 
  • I am looking to gain an idea of the working culture based off of how long people have been employed.
  • This will help me decide how beneficial it would be to either be or not be surrounded by new employees all the time. 

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