Construction Worker Question:

☛ What would you like to see in your ideal candidate? What do you think it takes to be successful in this position?
☛ What are the responsibilities of this position, and which do you regard as most important?
☛ Describe a typical day for someone holding this position.
☛ What are the results expected of this position? What accomplishments will be expected?
☛ What are the limits of my responsibility and authority?
☛ What problems/opportunities exist with this position?
☛ What make me right (or wrong) for this position?
☛ What support will I receive to help me fulfill my responsibilities?
☛ What are the strengths and weaknesses of my subordinates? What guidance and support do they expect of me?
☛ Who will be my superior and what are his or her strengths and weaknesses? How does he/she manage people? What type of individual works best under this manager? Who else within the company may I speak to about this manager?
☛ Are there any current projects in progress for which I will be responsible? If so, what is their status?
☛ What criteria will be used to evaluate my performance? When are performance reviews scheduled?
☛ What are the goals of the corporation? What are the goals of my department? What are the goals of this job?
☛ Tell me about the department. Who are my peers? What are their strengths and weaknesses? What is the company culture or atmosphere?
☛ What are the best and worst aspects of this job and this company?
☛ How do you rate your competition?
☛ Why did my predecessor leave this position?
☛ Why did you come to work here and why have you stayed?
☛ Where is a person likely to advance after performing this job well?