While interviewing with a company is it improper to ask alot of questions about things such as benefits..?

Lunch break length... employee turnover... among other things...?? I always want to know more but feel improper about asking...

ask only when they're actually offering you the job - steer clear from lunch break questions when you're still in the interview process. but when you've got it in the bag, fire away with all your trivial inquiries.

I think the benefit question is good one to ask and so is the employee turnover. I'm not sure about the lunch break though. Some employers will tell you during the interview. I know how you feel I never know what to ask during an interview. Most of the time the questions that I have in my head the answer during their speech about the company. My biggest problem is how to answer their questions.

The interview is for BOTH the company and you. You BOTH ask questions to decide if you're a good fit for the job and vice versa. The decision that you should work there is a mutual decision, the company decides they want you and you decide you want them!

So yes, it's fair for you to ask whatever questions you like about benefits, breaks, working conditions, chances for advancement and 'career path' options, all that stuff!

I used to work temporary, 2 weeks here, six months there. I got really used to employment interviews, actually I got pretty good at them! But a few times I'd show up at a job and they'd say "Wow, I'm glad you're here! Get to work!" And it gave me a bad feeling. Usually within a week or two I'd realize I didn't really want to work there. They skipped the interview to protect -them-, not -me-!

If it's a first interview it's probabbly not a good idea to fire all those bennifit questions at them unless they bring it up first. Doing that kind of questioning might make them think you are despirate for a job. Heh even if you are you don't wanna convey that to them.

Depending on what type of job you would be interviewing for, I would save those questions for a "call back". Usually a company will have mass interviews and then pick a couple from those to call back for 2nd interview. In your 1st interview, you should focus on your strengths and impressing the company with your skills and knowledge. Make them see that you will represent their company with pride. If you are among the couple that are called back for a 2nd interview, I would then have a strategic plan set in place to discuss lunch break, healthcare, 401k , etc. issues. Also keep in mind that you want to wait to negotiate salary in the 2nd interview. also remember that salary negotiations should include healthcare and all stock options, 401k's , etc. You may wind up getting the job because you were willing to take a slightly lower salary if you could have a couple extra days off a year. They will also see that you are confident in negotiations and know how to compromise in tight situations involving multiple people. In your 1st interview, you may want to ask if they have a company handbook or procedures book that you could review in the meantime. Most times these manuals include most general healthcare, stock options and 401k plans. This will also give you time to read up on the companies rules and regulations so if you are called back to 2nd interview you can ask questions from the manual and impress them that way as well. Good luck!

No, it's not improper to ask questions about that kind of stuff.