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| *Ostroff, Fair and Company>>>Marketing & Sales |
Job Interview Round 2? |
I got called back for a second interview for marketing coordinator. At this point, I'd like to be sure I am interviewing them as well, to ensure that this job is really a fit for me. They mentioned at the first interview that they previously had 2 other people in this position within the last year and that turnover is common, as with any large corporation. Is it okay to ask why these former employees left? What they disliked about the position or do you think that is something I should stay away from? I think knowing how others felt about the position gives me insight as to how I will feel about it and if I am confident enough to do the job well. I also agree that the questions you mentioned are inappropriate for an interview. Ideally, you want the interviewer to feel that you want this position over all others in the marketplace. Make them feel comfortable that you are certain this is the right job for you. They don't want to be re-conducting this same job search in a month's time. However, I do know of people who have asked why the person before them left, but they did so in a way that sounded less intrusive. Something like "Is this a position with opportunity for advancement? I was curious if the person who previously held this position moved up in the company." Since turnover is common, you may casually ask them why this is the case. Just be careful not to push anyone's limits. Source(s): A decade in sales. Congratulations for making level 2 I would not ask at an interview the questions that you raises. You may be able to find out the information that you need in other ways. Try to feel out some of the employees of the company. See if they eat lunch in a company cafeteria or local restaurant use that and feel them out. You can always ask the questions that you want AFTER you have received a firm job offer. At that time you may refuse the position if you do not like the answers that you receive. Good luck! it wouldn't be appropriate to ask questions like that. instead, ask about the detailed job description and advancement opportunities. you can assess from their answers whether the company looks after the welfare of the employees. turnover is common in sales & marketing positions because there are a lot of areas that the field covers - so there are often new job offers around. if you're unsure of the position, you have the right to request (when you're already hired) for a period of 2 weeks to assess the job, the environment, etc. this way you'll have the option to leave if you don't think you're fit for the job. I'd ask em flat out why the turnover was two in one year... were they promoted? or just couldn't handle the job. And if they say the latter, then you can ask them what specificly they couldn't handle, and gauge their answer very carefully. The second question about what it was the former employees disliked about the position would be poor form. Question #1 will address that quite tactfully. Zipper Congrats on getting to the next level I used a career consulting firm when I went for my last(current) job. I used Learntosucceed.biz because they offer a phone number with live advice from the founder of the firm. It was very helpful. Good luck to you |
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