A lot of people make the mistake of not asking questions AFTER their interviews. This is the best time for you learn more about the company and the role you will be taking over. Sometimes, the answers to these questions will help you decide if you want to be apart of the company if you have other options. Take a look at these detailed questions you can ask your interviewer.

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Question To Ask: To Connect

  • How did you come to work here?

Questions To Ask: About the Company

  • Who has been the most successful person to work here and why?
  • Who has been the most unsuccessful person to work here and why?
  • What makes your organization different from others?
  • Where does this organization plan to be in 5 years? In 10 years? In 20 years?

    • What is the organization’s plan to get there?

  • What’s the biggest challenge the company will face this year?
  • What will I be able to do to measurably make a difference this year?

Questions To Ask: Position and Infrastructure

  • How does this job for which I am interviewing fit in with the mission of the organization?
  • What would a typical day be like in the position for which I am interviewing?
  • How does this position relate to others in this department?
  • Which departments would I interact with most?
Advancement Opportunity Question
  • How is the position for which I am applying evaluated? How often?

Questions To Ask: Job Security

  • How did the opening for which I am applying occur?
  • Where is the person who held the position before the opening now?
  • How secure is this position?

Questions To Ask: Professional Development

  • Is training provided for the position for which I am interviewing for?
    • How is it provided?
    • How long is it provided?
  • Are training opportunities available through the organization?
  • What is the organization’s policy on continuing education through college? Professional seminars?
  • How does the organization handle days away from work to attend classes or seminars?
  • Does the organization support membership and participation in professional organizations?

Questions To Ask: To Close the Conversation

                                     Always Ask:
  • May I have your business card(s)?
    • This will give you proper contact information for thank-you letters and follow-up information
  • What are the next steps in the hiring process?
    • This will give you a timeline, peace of mind, and clues for any possible follow-up actions