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Do you need any training when you join us?

Do you need any training when you join us?

Do not become happy and blurt out that I need training in X,Y,Z areas. Interviewer is checking if you will deliver from day one or the organization need to open a school and train you. So be watchful what you say. Show that you have skills, experience to deliver on joining.
Do's
• Show that you have skills and experience to deliver
• You will need to learn company process, which you can pick up on the job
• Check if company has new employee orientation training, which will be sufficient to accelerate
Don'ts
• I need training in Excel, Sales etc.
• Please don't ask for functional training
Similar Questions
• Before you can make a significant contribution to the company, what kind of training do you feel you will require?
• If I were to ask your last manager to provide you additional training, what would he suggest?
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