Wondering what questions to ask in a job interview? Virtually every job interview concludes with the question posed to the candidate, "Do you have any questions"?
It is important for you to go into each interview with a list of questions in mind that you know you will want answered. Many of these answers will come throughout the course of the interview, but when you are given the chance to ask questions, take advantage of the opportunity.
Be sure you ask questions that are meaningful to you. Now is your chance to get some additional clarity and insights as to whether or not this position and company are the right fit for you. You should ask from three to five questions at the end of the interview—less than three appears that you aren't interested or lazy, and more than five can become overbearing.
If you need to, jot down the questions that you really want answered before you go into the interview, then when you are asked you can refer to your notes if you need to.
Here are a few ideas:
Interview Questions to Ask About the Position
- May I ask why the last person is leaving/left this position?
- What are some of the biggest challenges I would expect in this position?
- If hired, what would be the top priorities this you'd like me to focus on?
- What does a typical day, week, and month look like in this role?
- What skills and personality traits does someone need to have to be successful in this role?
- How are the goals for this role over the next year?
What is the history of this position?
- What is the most important skill for the person in this position to have?
- How long has the position been open?
- What is the main reason someone might fail in this position?
- How do you see this role expanding?
- What is the work schedule like?
- What are your expectations for this role in the first 90 days?
- What is the most important thing for me to know about the position?
- How will this position evolve over time?
- Do you expect the responsibilities of the position to change in the short term?
Ask This About Training and Development
- What is your on boarding/training process like?
- What type of opportunities are there for training and development?
- What is the performance review process like here?
- How will my performance be measured?
- How are employees recognized for their achievements?
- What does it take to be considered a top achiever?
- How is feedback provided to employees?
- What type of reward/merit system is there when goals are achieved?
Interview Questions to Ask About the Manager/Interviewer
- How long have you been with the company?
- What is your favorite part about the company?
- How has your role changed during your time here?
- What is your management style?
- What are some of your biggest concerns in your department?
- Do you have regular meetings with your staff?
- What has helped you to be successful here?
- Can you tell me about your career path here?
Ask This About the Team/Department
- Can you tell me about the team I would be working with?
- What are the key positions and people I would be working with?
- How many people work in the department?
- What is the biggest problem within the team?
- What type of cross-training is there in the department?
- Are there any team building activities in the department?
- What is the communication like between team members?
- What is the tenure of the staff in the department?
Interview Questions to Ask About the Company
- What is the company culture like?
- What are the biggest challenges facing the company right now and how are they being addressed?
- What do you like the most about working here?
- Where do you see the company in 5 years?
- What is the work environment like here?
- Why do most employees leave the company?
- What are the current company initiatives?
- How has the company changed since you started working here?
- What is the key to succeeding here?
- Can you tell me about the company's growth plans?
- What has been the biggest achievement within the company this year?
- What is the turnover rate here?
- What type of leadership style is encouraged here?
- What competitors are the company most concerned about?
- How transparent is upper management?
Ask This About Next Steps
- How long do you expect the hiring process to take?
- When do you hope to extend an offer to someone?
- When is the anticipated start date?
- Is there any other information I can provide you with?
- Is there anything you heard from me today that would prevent you from offering me the position?
(This is one of my favorite questions to ask in a job interview because it gives you the opportunity to address any concerns that may have been raised during the interview.)
These are just a few ideas of questions to ask in a job interview. Remember that the interviewer wants and expects you to ask questions so be sure to ask the ones that are the most meaningful to you.
Source: https://yourbestdesignedcareer.com/60-questions-to-ask-in-a-job-interview/