SATYAM PLACEMENT PAPER FEBRUARY 2007 interview-questions

Should you ask any questions from the HR during your job interview? If you go wrong then it may put your selection or placement in the company at risk? So you have to study and think about the questions which you must ask the HR interviewer in advance. Read more.

HR interviews form an important part of the test for placement in any reputed company. Ever wondered what questions you should ask during your HR interview for a reputed company?I will indulge into the situation and tell you some important questions which you must ask the HR. These will not only clear your doubts, make you more comfortable but also make a better impression in front of the HR. The important questions are as follows:

What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job?
How often are performance reviews given?
Please describe the duties of the job for me.
What products (or services) are in the development stage now?
Do you have plans for expansion?
What are your growth projections for next year?
Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or job performance?
Does your company encourage further education?
How do you feel about creativity and individuality?
Do you offer flextime?
What is the usual promotional time frame?
What do you like best about your job/company?
Once the probation period is completed, how much authority will I have over decisions?
Has there been much turnover in this job area?
Do you fill positions from the outside or promote from within first?
Is your company environmentally conscious? In what ways?
Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?
What is the largest single problem facing your staff (department) now?
May I talk with the last person who held this position?
What qualities are you looking for in the candidate who fills this position?
Is there a lot of team/project work?
Will I have the opportunity to work on special projects? Where does this position fit into the organizational structure?
How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?
What is the next course of action? When should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?

You dont just have to flood the interviewer with your own questions but you should ask the interview the ones relevant to your situation. So that i may serve the dual pupose of clearing your doubts and making a good impression too. Good Luck for your placement paper!