Ask About the Salary and the Selection Process
Question 44
How Many People Are You Interviewing for This Position?
Companies use recruiters and machines to make decisions related to filling positions. They search for key words and skills in cover letters and resumes and then choose a dozen or so people to interview. They know the number of people interviewing and the target start date for the position. When they share this number with you, they give you a sense of the competition and the timing of the process. You will want to know about both, the competition for the job and the timing, so do not be afraid to ask this and other questions related to the process, which are, in many respects, the most important questions you can ask.
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