A job interview is like a normal conversation with higher stakes. It’s a back and forth between you and the interviewer, where they want to learn more about you, and you want to learn more about the position and company. Because of this, the questions you ask at the end of the interview are essential. To make sure you impress the interviewer, consider asking these 10 questions.
What are the most important qualities for the person who fills this position?
This can provide insight beyond the basic description. Here you can learn more about the type of person who will fit in with their culture and decide if it’s a good fit for you.
Please tell me a little bit more about the day-to-day of this role
Here you learn more about the role and the skills that are required. By learning what you’d be doing on a daily basis, you can offer additional information to show how you would make a good fit based on your experience.
What is your company culture like?
Understanding the company culture prior to being hired will help you determine whether you’ll fit in and succeed. Depending on your situation, this may help you decide between accepting the job or passing for another opportunity.
As far as this department goes, what do you feel are the biggest opportunities and challenges?
When you ask this, you show the employer you’re dedicated to learning all you can and applying your skills to help continue its success.
Who is your top competitor and why?
Your pre-interview research should’ve made this clear but asking provides insight into the employer’s mind. You can even offer some of what you learned when asking to show you’ve done your research and are looking to learn more.
Where is your company going?
A healthy company is growing, so an insight into a five-year plan can help you decide whether there is a future for you.
Are there opportunities for growth in the company?
You don’t want to give the impression you’re always looking for the next opportunity, but this question can help you evaluate your own potential and show an employer you’re willing to be loyal.
What do you like best about working here?
With this, you can learn more about the culture and see a more personal side to your interviewer and their feelings about their workplace.
What are the next steps?
This shows you’re interested in continuing the pursuit of the position. By knowing the timeline, you can follow up based on what you’re told, so you don’t come off as overzealous.
How am I compared to others you’ve interviewed?
This is a bold question and should be asked on a case-by-case basis, depending on their hiring process and how you felt the interview went.
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