Phone interview questions

I’d maybe ask expectations and how you can meet/exceed them. They may not share if you ask how is joe blow not meeting requirements.

That wouldn’t be a red flag for me if they could clearly articulate the expectations...

Any interview, phone or in person should always be a 2 way street. They want to pry as much information and first impressions out of you as you should of them. The first really bad job I had, i learned quickly after that I should be asking as many tough questions as they do, but within reason. They don't want a poor performer or bad attitude from an employee and conversely, you shouldn't want a poor manager, organization, or leadership.

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Is this something that I should be majorly concerned about?

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I think this should definitely be a question you ask. Don't try to pry every little detail but I would ask what about his performance was considered poor? Was he a good fit for his job?

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What kind of questions should I ask

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Here are some I always ask at an interview. Make them open ended as possible to start then dig deeper if needed so the interviewer is required to provide as much or little detail as you want. It should give you a good idea of what you want to take from it and if it fits your requirements to make a move. It also shows the interviewer that you are really committed to making the best decision possible and want to make sure you are a good fit.

-Describe the culture XYZ.
-Tell me 1 thing you like about your job/this company and 1 thing you'd change about your job/this company
-Describe a typical day in life of someone in this position
-Can you tell me a little about the direct manager for this position and the team. What are his/her expectations for the role.
- Expectations at 30/60/90 days if I am hired.
- What are the expectations for "overtime" work or work outside normal operating hours.

That's just a few but ask as much as you can in the time you are allotted. Taking a new job could mean the best experience of your life or the worst. You can control that.