Is it appropriate in Job Interviews to have a list of questions infront of you to ask the employer?
Xynephadyn asked:
I have an upcoming interview, with a very large company in a very corporate environment. I have alot of questions I want to ask the interviewer, and was wondering if it was appropriate to bring in a portfolio with a list of questions to ask the employer?
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I have an upcoming interview, with a very large company in a very corporate environment. I have alot of questions I want to ask the interviewer, and was wondering if it was appropriate to bring in a portfolio with a list of questions to ask the employer?
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July 29th, 2009 at 7:51 am
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Absolutely !
I would encourage that…not too extensive, but yes have some ready.
July 31st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
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Yes. The informatiion you get in the answers will help you decide if the job is right for you. Ask away!
August 1st, 2009 at 8:40 pm
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It’s not only appropriate it makes you look better to the employer. I took a college course on interviews..
August 3rd, 2009 at 5:55 am
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No they will look at that as if you have a short memory span, so memorize the questions before you go maybe spend 30 mins before the interview to do so.
Good luck
August 4th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
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Yes, it is appropriate. It also gives the appearance that you are organized and articulate.
August 6th, 2009 at 2:53 am
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Yes, it shows them that you are interested in the company. Ask just a few, not a portfolio. Do not ask about wages unless the interviewer speaks of it first. Unless you have specified an amount in your resume`
August 8th, 2009 at 2:41 pm
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yes that is fine. you are showing initiative by doing this. i always find it gives a good impression to the interview panel.
August 10th, 2009 at 1:13 am
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A freind once told me that it is a good idea to bring a notepad and pen to an interview. When the employer sees that you are taking notes on what they say, they will see that you are serious about the job and it will look good for you. I would definatly bring a list of the most important questions along (I wouldn’t make it exteremly long or ask about every little detail – it may end up looking worse)
August 10th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
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No.
You should memorize them, and then work them into the coversation when appropriate.
If you want to impress your potential employer, you should be prepared to ask questions that show you LISTENED to the interviewer during your discussion.
You should be able to “interview the potential employer” by asking no more than three or four questions.
Three well-conceived questions asked based on your conversation with the interviewer is plenty. You should be able to mentally formulate three brief questions, that when combined, give you a resaonable impression of the job environment.
The best questions are the one’s that prompt a three or four sentence answer from the interviewer. Do not ask Y/N questions, if possible.
You do not need more than three questions until you go back for a second interview. Then you need 10 questions ready and be prepared to ask five or more of them depending on the responsed. The key phrase is the show that you can LISTEN and DIRECTLY RESPOND to the interviewer.