Questions You Can Ask Supervisors or Incumbents to Identify Information for a Realistic Job Preview
The following questions are designed to solicit information about the position in question from incumbent workers or supervisory staff. These questions can be completed in an anonymous survey or by a third party if confidentiality would increase the chance of receiving honest responses:
- What are the best and worst parts of this position?
- What are the best and worst parts of this organization?
- What work experience was not anticipated?
- What aspect of the job was a surprise to you, if any?
- Will there be any new aspects or tasks added to the position?
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