Accepting an Offer of Employment



 

When accepting an offer of full time employment or an internship (whether paid or unpaid) you should honor that commitment.  Additionally, when you accept an employment offer or other career opportunity, you should immediately withdraw from the recruiting process completely.    This includes:

1.   Removing your resume from all job sites.

2.   Contacting all employers you may have interviewed with to let them know you have accepted another position.

3.   Declining any and all future interview invitations (for at least one full year).

4.   Contacting any recruiters you may have applied with so that they will discontinue their search for you a position.

5.   Fully committing to your new position for at least one year – no matter what.

 

Standout in the Interview

Want to stand out in an interview?  Here are some questions to ask the employer when they ask "Do you have any questions for me?"

1.        Is this a newly created position or would I be replacing someone?

2.       Is training provided?

3.       Is there a career path for this position?

4.       Did I answer all of your questions?

5.       Is there anything in our discussion you would like for me to clarify or expound upon?

6.       How would you describe a successful employee (name the position if you have it)?

7.       What is it about this position that would bring the greatest value to the company?

8.       What would you consider some of the strengths and weaknesses in the processes for this position?

9.       What were some the challenges you faced when you started here?

10.   What are the short and long term goals for the company?

11.   Are there any tasks for this position that have not been covered today or in the job description?

12.   What is the company’s turnover rate?

13.   What would be the top 3 challenges I will face in this position?

14.   What has to happen for you to know that you have hired the right person?

15.   What is the one thing you are proudest of regarding your department (team)?

16.   What does success look like for a new hire in this role after 60-90-120 days?

17.   What do you feel is the company’s strongest asset?

18.   What type of training does the company offer?