I have recently been on the hunt for a new job. So I come across this other blog, touting 15 questions to ask the interviewer! I do have a problem with coming up with "good questions to ask the interviewer" so this blog post piqued my interest! After being on BOTH sides of the interview table, I must say that a list like this is essential for new job hires. However, I (maybe it's personal or maybe its my industry) would avoid some of the questions listed below. And a few I am definitely going to use on my next interview! Here are my thoughts on the questions suggested by Mr. Chan:
GREAT TIP - Ask open-ended, precise questions and avoid the yes or no replies.
GREAT TIP - Ask questions that show your intelligence and knowledge about your industry by asking well-thought out questions that are relevant to the position or organization
GREAT TIP - Don’t ask about salary, vacation/sick pay or benefits
GREAT TIP - Don’t ask about things that were discussed in the interview unless you need clarification or expansion
REALLY GREAT TIP (a lot of people have a tendency to do this) - Don’t ask more than one question at a time
GREAT TIP (you don't want to make the interviewer feel stupid either, especially if they're going to be your direct boss) - Don’t ask too difficult questions that the interviewer may not be able to answer
GREAT QUESTION - What three things attracted you to this company?
GOOD QUESTION - What do you enjoy the most about working for this company?
OK QUESTION (but really, you should be TELLING them how you are going to make this position successful) - What aspects of this position would you like to see improve?

