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Sample Questions for Prospective Employers SAMPLE
Why is this position open?
Thank you letter—
What are some of the objectives you would like accomplished in this job? informational Interview
What kind of support does this position receive in terms of people, finances, etc.?
What are some of the more difficult problems that one would have to face in this position?
How do you think these could be handled best?
What freedom would I have in determining my work objectives, deadlines, and methods of
measurement?
Where could a person go who is successful in this position and within what time frame?
In what ways has this agency/organization been most successful in terms of products or services
over the years, particularly more recently?
What significant changes do you foresee in the near future?
How would you describe your management style?
What do you see as my strengths, shortcomings, and chances for this position?
Source: You Can Do It! Deerfield, Ill.: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Institute for Training and
Development, 1990.
Mr. Scott Dobbs, President
Food for the World, Inc.
6160 Rice Avenue
Dallas, Texas 76530
Dear Mr. Dobbs,
1492 Columbus Circle
Ft. Worth, Texas 77542
May 5, 1997
Jan Winkle was right when she said you would be most helpful in advising me on a career in
nutrition.
I appreciate your taking time from a busy schedule to meet with me. Your advice was most helpful,
and I have incorporated your suggestions into my resume. I will send you a copy next week.
Again, thank you so much for your assistance. As you suggested, I will contact Mr. Robert
Russell next week regarding career options.
Sincerely,
Camille Marks
Source: Career Resources Manual for Returning Peace Corps Volunteers. Washington, D.C.: Peace Corps Office of Returned Volunteer Career Services, 1995.