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Where is the position located?
You want to determine if this opportunity matches your geographic
requirements.

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Will I be located at headquarters or in a branch office?
You should know where the company is headquartered. The purpose
of the question is to signal that you recognize that there is a differ-
ence between jobs in HQ and those located at a regional branch. If
the latter, you will want to know if working at a remote location rep-
resents a liability to your visibility and prospects for advancement.

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To whom does the position report?
You want to know the name or at least the title of the person you will
be working for.

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Can you tell me about this executive’s management style?
You want to get as much information about the supervisor as
possible.

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Why is the position open?
You want to know the circumstances of the position. Is it a new posi-
tion? If so, that might mean the company is growing. If not, what
happened to the last person in the job? Did he or she quit, and if so,
why? Was he or she promoted?

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What happened to the person who previously held this position?
Look for indications that the incumbent was promoted within the
organization.

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How long has the position been open?
This gives you a clue about your chances and the desirability of the
position. If the position has been open more than three months,

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