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Interview Checklist

After coming out of a job interview, you probably tend to focus on what the prospective employer thought of you. Did you make a good impression? Did they like you?

But what you should focus on is what you thought about them. The questions should be: Did they make a good impression on you? Knowing more about the organization and a potential employer, do you really want this job? The following checklist can help individuals in the golf course maintenance profession evaluate a prospective job and employer.

The organization
Yes	No
		Is the organization financially sound with projected growth?
		Is the golf course and organization competitively well positioned in its market?
		Is there evidence of current and planned investment in technology and equipment?
		Is the golf course and organization adequately staffed?
		Does it attract high-caliber, quality personnel?
		Would I recommend the golf course to a friend?
		Does the organization/facility have a vision/mission, strategic and/or long-range plan?
		Is the culture compatible with my work/personal style?
		Do employees seem to like working there?
		Did the employer offer information about why the position is open?
		Did I like the people I met during the interview process?

Career growth potential
Yes	No
		Will the job be challenging and offer new responsibilities?
		Will I have the opportunity to learn new skills?
		How closely does this job match my “ideal” job?
		Will the relationship with my manager be a positive one?
		Is there an established career path associated with the job?
		Does the organization support and fund continuing education?
		Will I be visible to higher management in this position?
		Are there opportunities for increased responsibilities in the future?
		Will I have the opportunity to make good contacts in the industry?

Compensation
Yes	No
		Is the salary commensurate with the market value for comparable positions?
		Is the offered salary within my target salary range?
		Is there a schedule for routine salary review?
		Will my performance be officially appraised at least annually?
		Is the average rate of salary increase for this job comparable to the market?
		Can I expect a promotion before I reach the top of the salary range for this job?
		Is the benefits package as good or better than what I currently receive?

General concerns
Yes	No
		Will the commute to work be convenient?
		Is the office space adequate?
		If travel is involved, am I really willing and able to do this?
		Will taking this job have a positive effect on my family/personal life?

Assessment: If this job really is a wise career move for you, most of the Yes boxes should be checked. If you've checked too many No boxes, then you may want to reconsider the position. If you didn't check many boxes at all, consider contacting the person you interviewed with to obtain answers to these questions before finalizing your decision.

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