The interview process is basically a series of questions and answers. And you should ask a lot of those questions. By asking right questions, you can accomplish two things: first, you get information you need to match your qualifications to the job. Second, you get information you can use to determine if you really want the job anyway. You should prepare questions for every interview, and they should cover these five points:
- The position responsibilities: you may (1. ____) what the major responsibilities of the job are, what tasks need to be accomplished and in what time frame, and it’s good idea to ask what needs immediate attention. Ask about the career path with someone in the position as well.
- Resources available to accomplish the responsibilities: Don’t take it for granted that resources needed to successfully complete the job are always provided. You should ask to meet some people who work in the company. Ask if the company provides you training and needed tools to accomplish the job. For example, if you are in South, ask how the company reimburses you for travel and entertainment expenses.
- Level of authority: the key question to ask here is the sufficient authority exists for you to act on your responsibilities. Find out of that your authority to direct staff or use needed company resources. Be sure you understand all reporting relationships including your boss, peers, and if appropriate, your (2. _____). For example, if your work needs supports from an administrative assistance or analyst, do you have the authority to tell that person what to do?
- Performance measurement: this is the question most often neglected by job candidates. In order for you to succeed, you need to know how you will be measured and evaluated. Ask how the job (3. _____) system works. For example, if you are responsible for completing five particular monthly reports, determine how their completion relates to your evaluation?
- Company culture: getting things done is different in each company. You should ask if communication is formal or informal. If decision making is centralized or decentralized. And if management is really collaborative or worth to cry (not clear to me..). For example, if you are a person who operates better with a minimum supervision, you may not want to work for a company that requires you to report your progress on a daily basis.
Remember this is your life’s work and asking questions is your responsibility, and your questions will be respected by interviewers at really good companies. This is Rich Alexander, and thank you so much for watching.
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Epilogue
어떻습니까? 인터뷰 과정과 인터뷰에 담겨있는 양자간의 관계 및 의의가 한국의 그것과는 많이 다르다는 느낌이 드십니까? 특히 마지막으로 보여진 비디오에서 말하는 여러 질문들을 한국의 회사측에 한다면 제대로 이해하고 답변 해줄 회사가 한국에 몇개나 될까요?
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