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The Interview

Step 4: Asking Questions

What do you value at work?

Before you go to your interview, think about YOUR ideal job/work situation and be prepared ask questions to determine if the position is a good fit for you AND the company.

Review the definitions below and use the scale to assign ratings for each work value according to its degree of importance to you:

1 = unimportant in my choice of position/employer

2 = somewhat important in my choice of position/employer

3 = very important in my choice of position/employer

Place your rating in the appropriate space to the left of each work value.

___ Independence/Autonomy – doing what you want to do without much direction

___ Change/Variety – performing varying tasks in a number of different settings

___ Change/Risk – performing new tasks or working in new programs that challenge the waythings have previously been done

___ Stability/Security – performing regular, predictable tasks in a job you are assured pays you reasonably well

___ Physical Challenge – performing dangerous or hazardous tasks that challenge your physical capabilities and involve risks

___ Mental Challenge – performing demanding tasks that challenge your intelligence and creativity

___ Pressure/Time Deadlines – performing in a highly critical environment with constant time deadlines

___ Precision – performing prescribed tasks that leave little or no room for error

___ Decision Making – making choices about what to do and how to do it

___ Work Alone – doing assignments by yourself with minimal contact with other people

___ Public Contact – interacting in predictable ways with a continuous flow of people

___ Close Friendships – developing strong interpersonal relationships with people at work

___ Group Memberships – belonging to a group with a common purpose, interest, or mission

___ Helping Others – assisting others in ways designed to change attitudes or opinions

___ Supervising Others – being in a position to lead or oversee the work of others

___ Creativity/Innovativeness – develop new and different ideas, programs, and/or structures

___ Achievement/Recognition – seek public recognition for your work contributions

___ Expertise – seek recognition as an acknowledged expert or leader in a particular area

What Questions Will You Ask?

Questions about the Work, opportunity, company

Generally, at the end of the interview, the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions. If the interviewer has not talked about the items on your list of preferences/values, it is your responsibility to ask questions about them. You may want to formulate some of questions to bring with you to the interview. Some of the questions may include: