18 Questions to Ask During an Interview
Part of preparing for an interview is coming up with questions to ask your interviewer. Not only does this show continued interest in the role, but it displays that you did your research, and is also the last chance to leave a good impression. While an interview is used to vet candidates, it is also an opportunity for you to see if the job is the right fit for you.
Next time you are asked the unavoidable “do you have any questions for us?” refer to the list below.
Questions about the role:
This is a great opportunity to get into detail about the responsibilities, the team you will be working with, and the opportunity for growth in the role.
What do the day-to-day responsibilities of this position look like?
What characteristics are you looking for in someone for this role?
What makes someone in this role successful?
Who will I be working with?
What projects will I be working directly on?
What does the training and onboarding process look like for this role?
How does the team interact/ work together?
Is this a new role that has been created? If not, how have others previously in this role progressed professionally?
Questions about the company and culture:
Make sure to also ask questions about the company. By doing your research, you can ask educated questions about changes in leadership, launches of new products, new lines of business, etc. This is also an opportunity to ask questions about the culture and environment. As previously mentioned, this is as much of a chance for you to get to know the company, as the company to know you.
Could you explain the management’s leadership style?
Where do you see the company going in the future?
What is the culture like?
Is everyone in the office full-time or is there a hybrid WFH model?
How do the different teams or departments interact?
Are there any opportunities for professional development?
Have there been any big changes in the company recently?
Pro Tip: Ask questions about the interviewer. Not only does it show that you’re interested in them as a person, but it allows you to build a connection.
How long have you been with the company?
What do you like most about working for this company?
How would our roles work together?