[Kathy Ver Eecke]

You have read the job description, but the interview is the time to read between the lines. Find out as much as you can about the company you may work for before you agree to the job. It could save you time and frustration down the line.
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[Lauren Elder]

I always find it interesting to ask, "If there was one thing you could change about your company, What would it be?" (especially if they've only been talking about how great the company is)

[Jodith]

I always ask for the boss's take on the position being hired, not what the job description says, but what the boss really expects, and what she sees as the the right person for the job (skills and personality). I ask what her weaknesses are that the admin will need to manage.

I always ask about the office atmosphere. Are they a team or a bunch of people doing their specific job only. We have once company locally that state in their ads are a "structured" workplace. I asked what exactly that meant. I turned down that job *laughs*. They did, indeed, mean structured.

I also usually ask the boss's view of the boss/admin relationship. To me, being able to work effectively as an admin is all about the relationship between the boss and her admin. If they view the admin as just a tool in their office, I'm not likely to accept that job. It wouldn't suit me. I want to be an integral part of the boss's work. It's why I've worked in this field for so many years.