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#1 Posted : 13 November 2000 11:40:00(UTC)
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Posted By Graham Clarke MIOSH, MIIRSM Hi Folks, First thanks for all the fire risk assessments I recieved. Second an open question, if you were attending an interview what questions would you ask the employer?
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#2 Posted : 13 November 2000 15:56:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Howden What about asking about their policy towards membership of Professional Institutions, attendance at Branch Meetings and support for Professional Development. Regards Bob Howden
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#3 Posted : 13 November 2000 18:09:00(UTC)
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Posted By Ken Chilcott I've always found that it is worth asking about career development. What courses would be available, policy on further training even what promotional structure there is in place. Just remember one thing, don't always think about the money..... Best of luck Ken
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#4 Posted : 13 November 2000 22:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Graham Carson Ask what backing are you likely to expect from line management. Without that life in any company becomes unbearable.See if you can talk to them on a one to one basis. Regards Graham
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#5 Posted : 15 November 2000 10:27:00(UTC)
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Posted By Stuart Nagle In addition to the above: 1) 'What investment(s) have you made - are you making - are you going to make in the progession of a safety culture for the workforce' 2) 'Has a company Director been nominated with responsible for health & safety' 3) 'Will I have Direct access to s/he (Director) on issues concerning health and safety' 4) 'How do you see the role of your H&S Officer' 5) 'Do you envisage the role of your H&S Officer as being autonomous' 9) 'When were the company: H&S Policy Safe Systems of work Training Risk assessments Other assessments etc...etc.. 'Last reviewed' 10) 'How much are you going to pay me' 'Whats the salary figure you have in mind' 11) 'How often do you review salaries' 12) 'Is a car provided' 'Fully expensed?' 13) 'Will you allow paid time off to attend professional meetings' 'Are you willing to consider my attendance and meeting the costs of my attendance at professional conferences/meetings' 14) 'What about your pension scheme'
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