Interview: Questions candidates should not be afraid to ask

This is a very critical question to ask, especially for those applying to positions with generic functional descriptions.

For example, a supply chain manager’s role could mean anything from managing logistics to manufacturing.

If the job seeker is not clear about his/her contribution to the organisation’s goals, this recruitment can result in low employee morale and productivity and more often than not, attrition.

Significance of the question is that it is important for the candidate to understand the company, its vision, growth trajectory, work environment , remuneration policies and people practices, beyond perception in the market.

It could so happen that a perception relating to a development of the past has still not been corrected in the market, leaving the job seeker to decide based on outdated information.

Thus, it is important for the interviewee to question the recruiter on the organisation, its long-term goals, performance and culture.

The first question must be, what is my profile and job role which impacts that really you are a responsible guy. After that you can go further by highlighting that your dedication towards job and growth of the company, more over you can also discuss about the work environment and chance for creativity up come which really puts a positive impact.

What initiatives Company undertakes/has undertaken as a part of CSR?

It is not that you will continue to work the same for all the time what you have been doing till date so ask for example of someone who in the company has achieved something or reached to top management from the role you are being recruited for. However it is not important if you have habit of changing companies in every 2-4 years. if you wish to stay-work-achieve something you must know there is full scope of opportunities.

First he should not be tensed while asking any question. He should have a positive role in mind. He can enquire about, without offending the interviewer things like what his role in the organisation going to be, CSR, Employee satisfaction level, Environmental issues. But all the while one thing he should keep in mind is that he is not an inspector but only enquiring these things and these things concerns him and the society at large.

As a prospectus employee one should know about the company's philosophy and see how well one's own philosophy can gel with that. If it is in line, it essentially guides the employee for right action in every step and this is actually a great emotional booster for the employee to work for the company whole heartedly.