At the end of most job interviews, the hiring manager will turn the tables and ask, "So, do you have any questions for me?"

Most candidates use this time to learn more about salary and job requirements — but David Melancon, CEO of btr., a corporate rankings platform that focuses on holistic performance, says these are three questions that are far more important, and most people fail to ask them.

Here are the questions:

1. What qualities will a person in this role need to be successful in your company culture — as an individual and as a worker?

"This company's culture is what it is — and it's easy for a company to use their own buzz words to talk about their culture: 'hard charging,' 'hands-on,' 'mission-driven,' 'entrepreneurial,'" Melancon explains. "Often, these words describe the company leaders or refer to aspirations of the company, but they're not always easy to translate directly to every role."

Let's say you're applying to be a administrative assistant — how does "entrepreneurial" apply? Maybe you're going to be an intern in the Human Resources department and an accounting clerk — what does "mission driven" mean to your role?

"By asking about the qualities needed for success, you enable the interviewer to give you specifics that apply to yourself and your role within that culture, rather than the company line about itself," he says.


2. What's the company's position on education and development, including student loan reimbursement and tuition assistance?

You've put a lot of effort and investment into your education and it's possible — especially if this is an entry-level job — that you may not yet be making a salary commensurate with that, says Melancon.

"Some companies realize that and offer assistance in paying off student loans or assist in furthering your education," he says. "Do they have programs that allow you to continue your education? Understanding the company's point of view on education — past and future — as well as how it implements that POV in benefits is important."

3. How does the company keep employees excited, innovative, and motivated?

Companies have a vested interest in keeping their employees "on top of their game." How does this company do it? "Financial benefits such as profit sharing, merit raises, and spot bonuses can be powerful motivators," says Melancon. "But non-financial benefits such as extra days off, Summer Fridays, free meals, happy hours, and company outings are all culture-driven ways that companies keep employees feeling motivated and excited."

Source: http://www.naitalk.com/ncomment.php?id=140

Points taken

Yea

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Points taken

how has it been like working here? did it meet your expectations?. d lord knows i never listen to their replies i jst nod my head, cos my mind is on the drilling/ firing i received earlier

More grease to your elbow bro.. ..

Op thanks for sharing.

I came hear to learn. So let's go peeps!

You are right... actually secured me my present job

As a CEO myself. I can confirm what the Op wrote

ok

Nice, although I no read am

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nice points...though I think point number ONE is most appealing

Lol.

These are questions for the induction stage..not after an interview.

After an interview.. the only questions to ask if at all any is Hope I was not too boring?

Nice post

Good

Nice write up

CEO and HR Managers would lie just to paint a good picture...especially all this one-man organisation

Okay.

my own question!... boss; so after all ds question were u ask me, mk I come ask my own abi? ok how many time u don suck brea*t? Interviewer : pls get out of my office! me: na jst small Question oooh! good one op

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Those questions are mere fomality. If the interview likes you, you're in.

ok, makes sense. Key to career growth is to never stop learning/developing

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Asin can i ask these questions when i go for an interview @,,,ECO,,SKYE or FIDELITY bank ??
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Or maybe one these man business consultant firms ??.
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A very paramount one up there,I will surely take to that and I will apply my sense in other to create question similar to it again.