Questions to Ask the HR Manager BEFORE the Job Interview

Questions to Ask the HR Manager BEFORE the Job InterviewQuestions to Ask the HR Manager BEFORE the Job InterviewJob seekers spend a lot of time preparing for job einstellungsgesprchs, especially when it comes to questions to ask the HR manager. And they should- the bewerberinterview is the best chance to prove you are the right person for the job.One great way to prepare is to ask some questions beforethe actual job interview. This can also help set you fremdartig from the rest of the competition.Denise Dudley, author of Work It Get In, Get Noticed, Get Promoted, says you wouldnt go on vacation to a far-off land without finding out about the climate, the culture, and whether you need to bring your hiking boots or bathing suit. So you should do the same before a job interviewSo, if youve never stepped foot in the organization youre interviewing with, and possibly never even met anyone who works there, youre basically entering a world about which you know absolutely nothing, says Dudle y. So instead of going in cold, call HR and ask a few questions. Thats what theyre there for, to assist both employees and prospective employees, alike. And as long as you dont take up too much of their time, most HR departments will be impressed that you care enough to do your homework.Once you land an interview, here are questions to ask the HR manager beforehand1. Who will I be meeting with?Youll want to be able to do your homework, which includes reading up on the interviewer(s) a bit. So, find out who youll be meeting with during the interview so you can check out their LinkedIn profiles, read their professional bios, etc. You never know- you may find that you have something in common with one of these people, which could be a great icebreaker in the interview2. Why is the position open?This will help you understand, as a new hire, what sort of situation youd be stepping into, saysChris Dardis, VP of human resources for Versique Search Consulting, an executive search and consu lting firm. Did someone leave and are they being replaced? Or is this a newly created position?3. Anything in particular youd like me to bring/have ready to show you?Youll want to be prepared. The HR manager who reaches out to schedule your interviewshould fill you in on this, but if they dont, its worth asking. Maybe they expect you to bring copies of your resume, or samples of your work.4. Whats the dress code?Whether its an on-site job interview or a video interview, find out what employees typically wear- and then when choosing your own interview outfit, go up a notch or two. You dont want to be too overdressed or underdressed, but you do want to look professional.Basically, when you go to your interview, you want to look like you already work there, says Dudley. And if you are going to walk around the facility, be sure your shoes are comfortable. The last thing you want to do is tromp around a huge facility in shoes that are killing your feet.5. What should I be prepared to spe ak to in the interview?This is the most important question a candidate can ask, says Dardis. This question should provide clarity to what the hiring leaders hot buttons are. This answer can help the candidate understand what interests the hiring manager the most in regards to potential candidates.The bottom line is this dont just plan for the questions youll ask in-person. Instead, be proactive and ask questions to plan in advance of the interview.Youll be much more likely to dazzle your interviewer if you know a little- or a lot- about the company (and job) before you even begin your interaction, says Dudley.