| So you've managed to get through an interview for | | | | - If you are replacing somebody as they left as they |
| that graduate vacancy, you think you've answered the | | | | were removed from the position, ask how the |
| interviewees questions well and are fairly confident | | | | previous employee failed to perform in this position and |
| that you've secured the position. Until the question that | | | | why. |
| every body hates in an interview arises, that is of | | | | - Ask about how your performance will be measured |
| course "do you have any questions to ask us?" | | | | - Ask about appraisals and performance reviews: find |
| This is where your mind goes blank and there is an | | | | out how frequent they are and if they will be linked to |
| awkward silence if your not prepared. A potential | | | | any pay increases and or bonuses. |
| employer doesn't want to hear "no thanks", they want | | | | - Ask about the possibility of any promotion, or any |
| to see if you have been listening, or want to get a | | | | existing development opportunities or structure that the |
| better idea of your personality. | | | | company has. |
| Even if your questions about the role had previously | | | | - You could ask if the interviewer would like any |
| been answered, you still need to make conversation | | | | further information, such as references. |
| here, so here are ten topics that you could ask. I | | | | - You could then go on to ask when they are looking |
| wouldn't recommend that you ask them all though, two | | | | for somebody to start, this will allow you to tell them |
| or three will suffice! | | | | about any notice period you may have to give to your |
| - Ask about how many other people work in the team | | | | current employer. |
| or department that the vacancy is and ask about their | | | | You could also ask about any social aspects of the |
| roles and responsibilities. | | | | company, such as sports clubs or any scheduled |
| - If the job is a new one, ask about the reason for the | | | | events |
| job and if there are any further development plans. | | | | Now that you've read this, you'll never be lost for |
| - If the job is vacant as somebody had departed, ask | | | | words when this question is asked! |
| who you are will be replacing and why they have left | | | | Good luck! |
| the position. | | | | |