Questions To Ask At An Interview With Hiring Manager

The following are some good questions to ask at an interview with hiring manager:

Can you tell me more about the position and the type of person you are seeking?
Why did you decide to join this company?
How would you describe your management style?
Would you please describe your company's strengths and weaknesses?
Can you tell me about the employees who work in this department?
How do you communicate with your team?
Why was this new position created?
Do you offer employee training?
How does the company promote and support professional growth?
Can you identify typical career paths based on past records?
Which specific skills are necessary to succeed in this job?
What is the first problem that would need the attention of the person you hire?
How has the job been performed before?
What are the key responsibilities of the job?
What are the long term objectives of this job?
How would be my spending authority and responsibilities?
What are this department's goals over the next two or three years?
How is one's performance evaluated? By whom, How often?
Who do you consider your customers to be?
What is your competitive advantage in the marketplace?
what are the areas in which your competitors are better than your company?
What would you consider to be excellent performance from someone performing in this position in the first 3 months?
Is there anything else you'd like to know?
When can I expect to hear from you? May I follow up with you by phone within one week?
I feel my background and experience are a good fit for this position and I am very interested. I am ready to consider your best offer!