Headhunters & Recruiters Questions

Þ          How did you find me?

Þ          Is this a retainer or contingency assignment?

Þ          Are you dealing with the client’s HR people, or do you have direct contact with the hiring manager?

Þ          How long has the client been with you?

Þ          How many candidates have you placed with this client?

Þ          When will I find out the name of the principal or client company?

Þ          May I have a written job description?

Þ          Where is the position located?

Þ          Where is the company headquartered?

Þ          To whom does the position report?

Þ          Can you tell me about this executive’s management style?

Þ          Why is the position open?

Þ          What happened to the person who previously held this position?

Þ          Is this a new position?

Þ          How long has the position been open?

Þ          How long have you been working on the assignment?

Þ          What does the position pay?

Þ          Are there any pay or compensation constraints that I should take into consideration?

Þ          What can you tell me about the person who will be interviewing me?

Þ          What is his or her position, title, management style?

Þ          Who will make the final hiring decision?

Þ          After you present my resume, when can I expect to hear from you regarding the status of this position?

Þ          Can you describe, specifically, how the company navigates/balances work? and personal-life issues?

Þ          What might I do that would violate the culture of the company during my interview?