Candidates

Our accomplished team of professionals assists key executives with the advancement of their careers across the country in the very competitive wholesale, retail and correspondent channels of the Financial - Mortgage Sector.

Interviewing

Before you interview for a position, learn as much about it and the employer as possible. If you find the position through a recruiter, he or she should be able to provide that information for you. If not, conduct research and tap into industry contacts.

Questions to Ask

Questions You May Be Asked

After you have studied the company, make a list of questions to ask the employer.
Why is the position available?
What training programs are available to the person in the position?
What are your goals for this position?
What obstacles must be overcome for the person in the position to succeed?
How will my performance be evaluated?
What opportunities are there for growth in the next 12 months? 2 years? 5 years?
What growth do you anticipate for your firm in the next 12 months?

Questions You May Be Asked

Your recruiter should be able to give you a good idea of the hiring authority's personality, his or her typical interview demeanor, and a few important questions that the employer is likely to ask:

Tell me about yourself. Keep your answer in the professional realm only. Review your positions, education and other strengths.
Why are you interested in this position? Relate how you feel your qualifications match the job requirements. Also, express your desire to work for the employer.
What are the most significant accomplishments of your career? Identify recent accomplishments that relate to the position and its requirements.
Describe a situation in which your work was criticized. Focus on how you resolved the situation and became a better person because of the experience.
What do you know about our organization?
How would you describe your personality?
How do you perform under pressure?
What have you done to improve yourself over the past year?
What did you least like about your last position?
Why are you leaving (did you leave) your present (last) company?
What is your ideal working environment?
How would your co-workers describe you?
What did you think of your boss?
Have you ever fired anyone? What was the situation and how did you handle it?
Are you creative?
What are your goals in your career?
Where do you see yourself in 2 years?
Why should we hire you?
What kind of salary are you looking for?
What other types of jobs/companies are you considering?