Asking Questions to the Interviewer

Intermediate English listening exercise ยท Job Interviews

Transcript

Interviewer: Do you have any questions for us? Candidate: Yes, I have a few. First, what does a typical day look like for someone in this role? Interviewer: Great question. It is a mix of strategic planning in the morning and hands-on project work in the afternoon. You would also attend two or three cross-functional meetings per week. Candidate: My second question is about growth opportunities. What does the career progression path look like? Interviewer: We promote from within whenever possible. Most managers started as individual contributors. Candidate: And my last question: what are the biggest challenges the team is currently facing? Interviewer: Honestly, scaling our operations while maintaining quality. We are growing fast and need people who can help build processes.

Comprehension questions

  1. How many cross-functional meetings per week?
  2. What is the team's biggest challenge?
  3. What does the typical morning look like for someone in this role?
  4. How does the company handle promotions?
  5. Where do most managers in the company come from?

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