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入职前应当问清的10个问题
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You've researched the company, updated your CV and passed the
job interview with flyingcolours.
But experts say you shouldn't rush into accepting a job offer until
you've asked your potentialemployer ten vital questions.
From enquiring about recent team promotions to questioning what
they dislike about thecompany, recruiters say posing these
questions can help ensure you get the money, respectand happiness
that you deserve.
1. Is the salary negotiable?
'This is a question on every candidate’s lips,' said Lee Biggins,
founder and managing directorof CV-Library.
'If you don’t try, you don’t get. Be prepared to back your case
though as every employer is outto cut costs where possible – even
if you’re the best person for the job.'
A spokesperson for Glassdoor agrees, adding: 'Remember an offer is
an offer and very fewemployers expect you to take the first one out
of the gate.'
'So, come to the table expecting to negotiate. Don’t just ask for
more, but do so intelligently,with real numbers to support your
argument. Use your research to put together a case formore base
salary or a signing bonus because if you don’t ask, you most
definitely won’t get it.
'And, as I know from being an employee and a hiring manager, it is
always easier negotiate asyou are going into a new job.'
2. Aside from salary, what other workplace perks do you offer your
staff?
While some companies can’t offer the highest wages, they are able
make up for it in otherareas. Ask this question to find out how
else they reward staff, whether it's flexible working,free lunches,
and so on.
Negotiation expert Jonathan O'Brien believes that you should ask
about training courses andbusiness qualifications. 'It shows your
employer you want to better yourself and increase yourskill set,
and indicates that you have a long-term interest in the
company.'
'It’s crucial that you ask about training before you accept the
job,' said Steve Jeffers, HRdirector at Meridian Business Support.
'Let’s face it, you won’t want to go in a role and staythere
indefinitely – you’re likely to want a promotion at some point. By
asking at the interviewstages you can understand how you will
progress through the company from the offset.'
3. What are the career development opportunities?
It’s a staple question, but very important. If you’re an individual
that is driven by your ability tomove up the ladder, this will help
you understand the routes available and the
potentialtimeframes.
4. Can you provide me with an example of a team member who recently
got promoted?
This is another good way to find out what success and growth looks
like in the company andhelps you to know whether people are getting
promoted and for what reasons.
5. If I asked your employees to describe the company, what would
they say?
Asking this question really puts the employer on the spot, but
helps you to understand thecompany culture and how you could
potentially fit.
6. What do you dislike the most about working at the company?
Forcing your potential employer to be honest and open up to you can
give you great insightsinto how happy you’ll be as one of their
colleagues.
7. How was your weekend?
'Yes, really,' said negotiation expert, Jonathan O'Brien. 'Warm and
genuine small talk meansthat you will get to know each other, build
rapport and it will make it seem less likely that youare
negotiating hard for the best possible package.'
8. What does success look like to you in this role?
Finding out what their ideal candidate looks like can help you to
decide if you really are the rightfit for the company and whether
you are able to meet their expectations.
9. Who will I be reporting in to?
Managers can make or break your happiness at work. It’s important
to know who your boss-to-be is and whether you can get on with
them. It’s likely they’ll have been in your interview, butit’s
worth checking the team structure just in case.
Even better, John Lees, author of How To Get A Job You Love,
suggests asking to meet theteam.
'While you’re considering the details of a written job offer, ask
for an opportunity to spendsome time with the people you will
actually be working with. This confirms your strong interestin the
job, but also helps you to be sure that you will fit in, and tells
you a great deal about organisational culture.
'If the organisation turns down your request, you might wonder
what’s in store. A relaxedworkplace visit can tell you a great deal
about working style – and you may discover why thelast post holder
left!'
Peter Cobley, founder and managing director at recruitment
consultancy Found Us, agreed,saying: 'Culture is slowly becoming a
top factor in a job move. When you’ve got the likes ofGoogle
building allotments for employees it’s no major surprise… But
figuring the culture outduring the interview stages is
tricky.
'Ask the person offering you the job if you can meet the wider team
for lunch – and let themchoose the location. Not only will you get
a handle on what the people you will be working withare like, but
letting them choose the location will give you an insight in what
they do when theysocialise outside of work.'
10. Can I have this in writing?
Verbal agreements are much less binding than written ones so before
you formally accept aposition, get all of the final details of your
salary and benefits on paper and review themcarefully before
signing the dotted line.
你已经研究了这家公司,更新了你的简历,并且成功通过面试。
但专家认为,在没问过你的潜在雇主10个关键问题之前,你不该匆忙接受这份工作。
招聘者表示,不论是询问团队中的近期升迁,还是询问他们对公司有何不喜,都能帮你确保得到应有的薪资、尊重和快乐。
1. 薪水可协商吗?
英国求职网站CV-Library的创始人和总经理李•比金斯说:“这是每个应聘者嘴边的问题。”
“如果不去争取,你就没法儿得到想要的。当然,要做好应答的准备。所有雇主都会在一切可能的地方设法减少开支——即使你是该岗位的最佳人选。”
美国招聘网站Glassdoor的发言人同意比金斯的观点,还表示:“谨记,录用通知只是录用通知而已,很少有雇主会指望你一次就签下协议。”
“所以,来到谈判桌前好好协商吧。不要直白地要求更多薪水,而是聪明地用实际数字支撑你的论点。用你的调查结果组织论据,争取更高底薪或者签约奖金。因为如果你不去要求这些,你就肯定得不到。”
“而且以我做职员和招聘经理的经验看,刚入职时商讨薪资总是更容易的。”
2. 除了薪水,职员还有哪些工作福利?
有些公司尽管不能提供最高的薪水,却能在其他方面进行弥补。问这个问题能知道他们怎么在其他方面奖励员工,不论是弹性工作制,免费午餐还是别的什么。
谈判专家乔纳森•奥布莱恩认为,你应当询问有关培训课程和业务资质的问题。“这向你的雇主展示了你想变得更优秀、想增长技能的愿望,并且表明了你对公司的长久兴趣。”
英国招聘公司子午线的人力资源总监史蒂夫•杰弗斯说:“接受工作前询问培训课程是至关重要的。说实在的,你绝对不想总待在同一个职位上——你想在某个时候升职。通过面试时的询问,你能了解如何在这家公司一步步发展。”
3.有哪些职业发展机会?
这是个常规问题,但非常重要。如果你是受自我升职能力驱动的人,这个问题会帮你了解可用的晋升途径和可能的时间线。
4.可以举个团队里最近升职的例子吗?
这是另一个了解公司内职业成功和个人成长的好方法,让你知道职员是否得到升职以及得以升职的原因。
5.公司员工对公司有怎样的看法?
问这个问题真正让你的雇主感到为难了,但能帮你了解公司文化以及你该怎么适应它。
6.在这里工作您最不喜欢的是什么?
迫使你的潜在雇主对你开诚布公,你就得到了绝佳的机会来了解作为他们的同事,你能否工作愉快。
7.您怎么过周末?
“是的,真的要问这个。”谈判专家乔纳森•奥布莱恩说。“温暖真诚的聊天意味着你们能了解对方,建立融洽关系,并且让你看起来不那么像在争取可能得到的最好待遇。”
8.您觉得在这个职位上怎么才算成功?
了解他们理想候选人的模样,能帮你确定自己是不是公司的恰当人选,以及你能否达到他们的期待。
9. 我将向谁汇报?
你的主管影响着你工作的愉快程度。了解谁是你的未来上司以及你们能否相处融洽是很重要的。他们可能已经在面试中出现过了,但以防万一,确认一下团队结构还是值得的。
甚至可以更进一步。《如何得到一份热爱的工作》的作者约翰•利斯建议你提出和团队见面。
当你斟酌工作合同细节的时候,询问是否有机会见一见将要真正共事的人。这不仅能确定你对工作的兴趣,还能帮你确认自己能否融入团队,让你了解到更多的公司文化。
“如果公司拒绝了你的请求,你可能会好奇在那里工作到底是怎么样的。一次放松的公司参观能告诉你关于工作风格的许多东西。你可能会发现上一任离开的原因!”
彼得•科布里是招聘咨询公司Found
Us的创始人和总经理。他说:“文化正慢慢变成影响工作变动的最主要因素。为员工提供谷歌那样的空间格局并不算很惊人。但要在面试阶段就弄清公司文化是很困难的。”
“询问招聘官能否见见团队里更多的人,一起吃个午饭,并且请他们选地方。这不仅能让你了解将要共事的是怎样的人,还能通过所选的地点得知他们在工作之余的社交中都会做什么。”
10. 我能拿到书面合同吗?
口头协议的约束力远不及书面协议。因此在正式接受职位之前,将薪水和福利的所有最终细节以书面形式确定下来,仔细审阅之后再签名。

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