SECTION 4

Ask How the Place Is Managed

Question 25

What Characteristics Does the Model Employee of the Company Possess?

If the person who interviews you has responsibility for recruitment, he or she has undoubtedly seen many people come and go and could, therefore, summarize the profile of the typical hire. If the person who interviews you makes the hiring decision, he or she should certainly be able to provide that profile.

You need to listen carefully to the description. Is this someone who will be asked to conform rigidly, take no risks, and work collaboratively? Is this someone who is expected to be mature, self-motivated, self-directed, and responsive? What exactly are the characteristics that make a person successful in this company?

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