Questions For You To Ask

At the end of most job interviews, you will be given the chance to ask your own questions. This is your opportunity to fill any gaps in your knowledge about the job and the organization and clarify the next step in the interview process.

It is important that you ask a least one question, otherwise it may look as though you don't really have any interest in the job or the company. However, don't ask a question simply for the sake of it; make sure that the answer isn't obvious or is something that you have already talked about in the interview. You should also avoid asking about salary and benefits unless they are raised by the interviewer.

Focus your questions on the job, rather than on general information. They should reflect your eagerness to work for the organization and show evidence of thorough research.

Questions About the Company

• Can you describe the company's management style?
• Could you clarify the structure of the organization?
• Does the company support ongoing training and education for employees to stay current in their fields?
• What are the traits and skills of people who are the most successful within the organization?
• What are your strategies for growth?
• What do you think is the greatest opportunity facing the company in the near future? What is the biggest threat?
• What plans are there for reorganization, expansion or retrenchment?
• Who are the company's major competitors?
• Who are your major customers? Are they mostly local, national or international?
• Why did you come to work here? What keeps you here?

Questions About the Job

• Can you describe a typical day for someone in this position?
• How will my performance be measured? How often?
• What are the day-to-day expectations and responsibilities of this job?
• What are the strengths and limitations within the team?
• What development opportunities are there?
• What is the biggest challenge facing this team at the moment?
• What will you expect from me in the next six months?
• What would my future career prospects be?
• Where does this position fit in the overall organization?
• Why has the job become vacant?

Questions About Your Future Colleagues

• How many people will be reporting to me?
• What is their experience level?
• Are they all located in one place?
• Who would I report to?
• Does management have regular meetings?

Questions About the Interview Process

• Do you need any further information from me?
• What is the next step in the process?
• How will I be informed of your decision?
• When will I hear from you?