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Questions an Applicant Might Ask

Hiring Managers should be prepared to answer questions about Davidson and the position during the interview process.  Be prepared!

About the Position

  • "What are the duties?"
  • "Where does this position fit in the corporate structure?"
  • "What happened to the last person in this job?"
  • "What are the biggest challenges this job offers?"
  • "Can you describe a typical day? Project?
  • "How much travel is involved?"
  • "How will I be evaluated?"
  • "What are the reporting relationships?"

 About the College

  • "Can you describe the culture here?"
  • "What are the key priorities?"
  • "What are the benefits?"
  • "How is the financial performance of the college?"
  • "What provisions are you making to be competitive in the future?"
  • "What is the turnover rate?"
  • "What is the average seniority?"
  • How many people work here?"
  • "How long has the college been open?" 

About the Future

  • "How often are people reviewed?"
  • "What is a normal increase?"
  • "What is the method of performance review?"
  • "What is your policy on promotion from within?"
  • "What is the career path of someone in this job?"

 About You

  • "How long have you worked here?"
  • "How do you like working here?"
  • "What do you dislike about working here?"
  • "What is your management philosophy/style?"
  • "How long do you expect to be in this job?"

 Other

  • "Travel?"
  • "Benefits?"
  • "Community?"
  • "Salary?"