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alph
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« on: July 28, 2010, 11:16:26 PM »


Alright, so I answered an add in the local paper and sent them my resume.  I have an interview tomorrow, and I just want to know as much as I can about this companies benefits ‘cause I’m not 100% sure I want to leave the job I’ve got now!!  I’m a bit of a “jobs whore” when it comes to work.  I get bored with one company, or I find things that get under my skin and fester to the point of were its just better to leave then to try and suck it in.  Funny thing is, I’m not like that with my wife, she’s the only thing that I’ve wanted to get old with!!  (Yeah, the valk is the same way, wouldn’t give her up for anything either!!)

What would you ask the interviewer at a job interview about the position you are applying for? 

So far I’ve come up with;

What are the expected hours?  Is the overtime required?  How much vacation do you accumulate over the years?  Can I take no pay time off?  Are there bonuses?  Who pays for uniforms?  Will I have to travel?  Will I be credited for any idea’s that may save the company money? 

I’m not concerned about health insurance or dental insurance, my wife works for a major hospital and she gets fairly good insurance through them.  But I know that there are probably some good things to be considered, and I always forget to ask them at the interview and regret finding out when it’s too late!!

Thanks
Alph. 
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9Ball
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« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2010, 03:20:16 AM »

If you asked most of those questions I wouldn't hire you.

Sorry, no offense intended.
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MP
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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2010, 03:49:17 AM »

+1 on Tundra's reply.  On first interview, you need to convince them why YOU are the best for THEM.  Research the company.  Know ALL you can.  What they do.  Who they are.  The people.

Find out about the specific job, and how you can fill it.  Let them know that.  I would not ask ANY of the above questions at first.  Let them volunteer them.

I would doubt they will offer the job to you on the spot.  If they decide to hire you, they will get back to you, and make an offer.  Then is the time to question the package, if not already told to you.  I would say 95% of the time, by now you will be told the details, without ever having to ask.

Good luck.

MP
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Jabba
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« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2010, 04:39:52 AM »

I would doubt they will offer the job to you on the spot.  If they decide to hire you, they will get back to you, and make an offer.  Then is the time to question the package, if not already told to you.  I would say 95% of the time, by now you will be told the details, without ever having to ask.

MP

+1 on this. 

Get an offer.  Then you can interview THEM.  Ask your questions, and negotiate for what you WANT.  More vacation.  Whatever.  Everything SHOULD be negotiable, unless it's a giant corporate position in which whoever is hiring you is a small gear in the overall machine. 

Jabba
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valkMJ
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« Reply #4 on: July 29, 2010, 06:19:38 AM »

I would doubt they will offer the job to you on the spot.  If they decide to hire you, they will get back to you, and make an offer.  Then is the time to question the package, if not already told to you.  I would say 95% of the time, by now you will be told the details, without ever having to ask.

MP

+1 on this. 

Get an offer.  Then you can interview THEM.  Ask your questions, and negotiate for what you WANT.  More vacation.  Whatever.  Everything SHOULD be negotiable, unless it's a giant corporate position in which whoever is hiring you is a small gear in the overall machine. 

Jabba

I totally agree.  Once they've made the decision to hire you, that's when you can start ironing out the details.  The interview should just be about what YOU can do for THEM.   cooldude
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