Tsebo Careers and Project

Dear job seekers.

Job interviews are not only an opportunity for companies to vet you. They are also important tools for you to vet the company.

Oftentimes, interview candidates miss the opportunity to ask questions to find out if the company provides a healthy environment for their career advancement and mental health.

I will provide suggestions for questions you might ask during an interview session.

1. Internship program
What is the percentage of graduates who get hired after the internship?

What often leads to not extending the program for some interns post the internship.

Can an intern apply for other opportunities while in the program offered by the company, such as training programs?

How often do you require interns to work over weekends or holidays?

2. Temporal posts

Why is the post temporal?

Is there are opportunity for the post to be made permanent?

Will there be other vacancies shortly that meet my skills and qualifications?

What other skills or opportunities do you often look for that are in demand in your company.

3. Permanent post.

How long had this position been vacant for?

Why had it been vacant this long?

Does the company offer training or sponsor training?

What are the incentives for individuals who study further privately to improve their knowledge to be more efficient in their jobs?

How often will I be required to work weekends or public holidays?

( If salary was not specified in the ad)

How is the salary package structured?

What are your processes of performance reviews and what happens when a worker exceeds their targets?

Sometimes not getting that job is a blessing in disguise, no amount of money is worth your mental health and family time.