Good Questions

In our other posts we’ve talked a lot about how to prepare for an interview and how to answer specific questions about yourself, your experience or interest in the position. We don’t want you to forget about the other part of the process … asking questions.

So what kind of questions should you ask of the interviewer?

Many actuarial candidates think about the most obvious questions first- salary, bonus, vacation time, benefits etc.

These are exactly the questions you should not ask. At Actuarial Careers, Inc., we tell our candidates to hold off on those questions until the offer comes in.  

If you listen carefully during the interview, it’s likely that your normal curiosity will raise lots of questions, but here are some ideas for questions that will help present you as a thoughtful and interested candidate:

 

• Is there opportunity for development/growth within the department/company?
• If applicable - ask for details about the Actuarial Student Program.
• What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 60 to 90 days?
• What are some common attributes of your top performers?
• How would you describe a typical week/day in this position?
• What do you like about working here?

Make sure to have enough questions prepared in the event that there are multiple interviewers.

If you need additional advice or ideas, we’re here, always helping our candidates land the jobs they dream of.