Sample Questions To Ask Employers

To ask questions during your interview, use the following questions as a guide.

  • What qualifications/personal qualities do you want in a candidate for this job?
  • What are your company's short- and long-term goals, problems, and challenges?
  • Will I be expected to travel?  How frequently and for what duration?
  • What computer/library facilities are available?  
  • What administrative and technical support will I have?
  • Will I supervise others?
  • How much supervision will I receive and who will my supervisor be?
  • What other departments and people will I be interacting with?
  • Will I receive formal or informal training?  Please describe.