Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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USING INFORMATION IN ASK Mavt it tkfill ho \/mir turn tn aclr ni ioc I lOAlj II TTIII UW JVMi iwii IV MWI\ VfViNSW advantage to ask questions which r information you have learned from 1 are some excerpts from employer I questions that could be formulated fr "After about 12-15 months from the time ability, you'll be ready for promotion to li responsibility will include a larger sales ates reporting to you." Questions formulated: * "Could you talk about some methods by v * "What kinds of communication channel supervisors?" # What would you say is the major quali those who are promoted from those who are Today's large store manager usually ha: al staff work." Question Formulated * "In viewing some of the background thai staff work is mentioned. Could you describe "But that's still not the point From the vision, if you will of being the leader in c education and publishing and microfilm, jjj FR LITERATURE nployer does not guarantee a si i effectively use the informatic oducts, financial data, opportuniti helpful if you know how to tactfi he interview. This is no easy ta s...or preiacing a question wnn a answer. bribing their organization and opp< inual reports and company literati brochures, facts sheets and anni )r you to secure information on >WERING QUESTIONS asked will not relate directly to t i are ways, however, to show yc Dover's needs usinn-the infnrmati k for this company?" y of opportunity to be involved in both tual selling. Besides using my communi direct selling, I believe I'm creative whe ;iNG QUESTIONS lions of the interviewer. It is to yc equire the interviewer to expand [he employer's literature. Followi iterature (in bold print), paired w om the information given. you began, if you've demonstrated y< Merchandising Manager. Your increas ; volume and a number of sales assc /hich trainees are evaluated?" s are there between the trainees and ty or accomplishment which distinguish 1 not?" s gained experience in district or regit t your large store managers have, regie 2 some of the responsibilities of staff wor start, A8C Company has had a goal communications. That's why we are i among other things." FOR SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEWS JC- Question Formulated es * "When the company looks to the future, it appears from the brochure that education, publishing and microfilm are some key areas. What are some of the product areas '"y now that might be less important in the future - that the company may be cutting back." sk lot "Sales can mean...The opportunity to receive personal recognition and generous financial rewards based totally on the results of your day-to-day efforts, the chance to be creative and resourceful, stimulating exposure to a wide variety of people and market environments." orire Questions Formulated jal an * "What are some examples of how employees are personally rewarded in a large, complex company like ABC?" "Could you give an example of a situation where the salesperson would be able to show initiative and creativity when serving a client? he Examples of Poor Questions on 1. "Tell me about your training program" (Too general - shows you didn't do your homework.) 2. "At what salary level would I be if I progress to Step 3 in my second year with the company?" (Shows your concern is responsibility.) 3. "Could you explain your fringe benefits package?" (Standard, boring question . nAArl iA Kq mrvrr? J ham/mia \ HI? i iwu ivj ut? iiivic opcuint; anu as>K auuui vaiiuua aopeuio./ can H 4. "I noted that on the second half of last year, your dividends dropped 2 points. Was that due to your plant closing in Virginia or just the general economy?" (Sounds like you are showing off and the question is a bit technical for most interviewers. A better related question would be..."Could you discuss a few of the problems, or related issues, with the plant that closed in Charlottesville?" >ur on n9 Criteria for Examining Employers Asking and answering interview questions in a prepared and professional manner is the key to successful interviewing. Use the following list of EMPLOYER INFORMATION CRITERIA as a guideline for what you need to find out about an employer 5Ur BEFORE you choose to interview. ;ed >Cj*Details and Functional Descriptions of Positions Hiring Process (timing, evaluation criteria) 'Benefits 'Typical Career Paths the 'Introduction to Employer Products/Services 'Salaries/Compensation Forms 'Employee Review/Evaluation Process 'Travel/Relocation Expectations 'General Hiring Patterns on'Regional Lifestyle/Cost of Living 'Organizational Chart/Structure Tho Caroor Cantor I ihran/ nrnv/iHoc omnlnupr literature of those firms whn maintain >nal relationships with the Career Center. Other sources of employer information include: k? Swearingen Engineering Satellite Office, Thomas Cooper Library, Business Library, Richland County Library, etc. Call 777-7280 for more information\ - a nto EEO BiMonthly November/December 1992