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Need Help: Questions to ask interviewer

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TL;DR here:
I may be selected to interview for a new position within the company I already work for.
It would be a Real Estate position for a credit union.
I need help coming up with questions to ask my interviewers. Because they always ask if there are any questions.


Long Background:
I have some knowledge of what that department does because I perform audits on their files.
They work up applications for members and go through the motions until they can be booked and we provide them with a loan to finance their improvements or to purchase land or a home.

I've become tired of my current position and I want something new.

I'm not a 5 year girl. Never have been. I don't know where I want to be in 5 years let alone a year from now. Until recently I couldn't even imagine what I'd like my purpose in life to be.
My main goal is to make enough money to support myself and my family and to live comfortably. Not a great goal, but it's better than how I was raised -paycheck to paycheck not knowing if we were getting dinner that night.

I've achieved that goal and I'd like it to continue.

Just like I'm not a 5 year girl I am a "what if" girl. What if I don't like it? What if I'm not a good fit? What if I don't excel at it like I excel at my current job?

One position I do see myself doing here is auditing more, but in order to do that I need more experience in different areas of the credit union.

Can you think of questions you've asked your interviewer or questions you wished you had asked?
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Re: Need Help: Questions to ask interviewer

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    novella1186novella1186 member
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    "What do YOU find most rewarding about your day here?" 
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    loro929loro929 member
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    "What are some of the challenges in this position that are dealt with on a daily basis?" 
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    AprilH81AprilH81 member
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    Some of these may not apply since you have a working knowledge of the position, but maybe they will help!

    -Can you describe a typical day of work in this position?

    -What is a typical case/client load?

    -How large is the department and who would I be working with the most? (more position based than name based)


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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] member
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    -What are the training/development opportunities in this role?

    -What are you looking for in an ideal candidate?

    -Can you tell me more about the team dynamic/culture of the department?
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    sarawifenowsarawifenow member
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    I always ask potential employers, "What are your strengths and weaknesses as an employer?"
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    buttercup1958buttercup1958
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    I have had only a couple of interviews but the question I would ask is "How do you feel about the progress this company has made and why? I feel like that question would get the employer to really think.
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    paperpusherpaperpusher member
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    My phone died right before lunch so I couldn't respond.
    Thanks for all your input, i really appreciate it.

    I will definitely tuck these questions away for future use.
    I think if I were to ask them some of the suggested questions they'd give me a weird look like I'm being absurd.
    I've worked with these people for almost 3 years and some of them I have relationships outside of work.

    Because I work with this department and the people in it already, I know most of the basic stuff (ie: hours, work load, what makes them tick)

    I've only come up with two questions so far.
    * If I'm not a good fit would I be eligible to revert back to my previous position?
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    * What of my current duties would I still be responsible for?

    I enjoy most aspects of my current job.  But like I said this morning - I'm getting tired.  I've reached the point that my tasks are too simple and easy even when I take on more duties and responsibilities to keep me occupied because I've already completed all the other tasks on my to do list.
    And the people I work most closely with right now are very toxic and I rarely come home in a good mood.
    Faking a good attitude with only get me so far.  I want to be in a genuinely good mood.
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    jenna8984jenna8984 member
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    I always ask "how open is the management to change and process improvements?". For example once I really learn the job, if I find better or more efficient ways of doing things, is that going to be ok for me to take the initiate and make those changes, or is it a "no, do it this way because that's just how it's always been done"? 

                                                                     

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    Sugargirl1019Sugargirl1019 member
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    "How would you describe the employees on this unit/sector?"

    "What is your favorite part about coming to work here?"

    Also definitely the how open is the promotion thing.

    I am hesitant to ask those questions that you mentioned two posts up.. About if you're not qualified. I always make myself appear more than qualified for the job, obviously without lying. Idk what others have to say about that?

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