Sneaky Interview Tricks To Learn What You are Really Getting Into (Part II)

So there are some things you really want to know after an interview but how can I ask these questions without being crass? 1) You want to know "Will I ever get promoted or is this a dead end job?" Ask where are the people that had this job before me? You want to see whether they stayed at the company, left, or moved up. This answer says a lot about the potential of the position. 2) You want to know "Do people like it here?" Ask nothing! You can see it on people's faces and in their interactions. This is a good reason to come a little early to an interview to see what is going on. Ask to use the restroom and observe as you walk. Are people chatting, laughing, or crickets? Find former employees through your linkedin or facebook networks. They may be happy to give you insight as well.