1. What future changes do you see for the company?
2. Who are your competitors?
3. What makes your company different from others?
4. How does my job fit with the mission of the organization?
5. What will I be contributing to the organization?
6. What do you wish you knew about the company before you started?
7. How would top management describe the corporate culture, and how does this compare with
things in the organization as they really are at the lower levels?
8. What are the ethical and environmental philosophies of your company?
9. What is this company’s philosophy towards their employees?
10. What values are sacred to the company?
11. What do you see as the biggest areas of needed improvement within the company?
12. What are short- and long-term strategic directions of the company?
13. What is the greatest challenge, from your perspective, that the organization faces during the
next year?
14. Can I expect opportunities for advancement with the company if I prove myself?
15. Where would my career progress from my first assignment?
16. What was your career path within the company?
17. What makes your association with this employer enjoyable?
18. What are the company’s goals for the future?
19. If I do well, what will I be doing in five years?
20. What programs for minorities does your firm have?