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Do You Have Any Questions?

Questions about the role​

This is a great opportunity to learn more about what you'll do, if it hasn't already been thoroughly covered in the earlier part of the interview. Here are some questions you can ask:

  • Can you share more about the day-to-day responsibilities of this position? What's a typical day like?
  • Why is this position open — is this a new role? If not, why did the person who held this role leave it?
  • If I were hired for this role, what would you want me to achieve in my first months in the position?
  • What's the biggest challenges I will face if I am hired?
  • Does the company encourge us to work on different projects/teams?

Questions about the company or the interviewer​

This is also a good opportunity to get a sense of company culture and how the company is doing.

  • What's the company organization and management style like?
  • What's one thing that makes you happy to come into work today?
  • How long have you been at the company?
  • What did you do before you were at the company?
  • Can you talk about the company culture a bit?
  • What are some of the issues facing the company?
  • What are the company's goals for the upcoming year?
  • What do you enjoy most about working here?

Questions about you​

You can use this moment to get a sense of how the interviewer perceived you, and if they think you're a good candidate. With these questions, you might want to preface by expressing your excitement for the position. And then, based on the feedback you get, you can address the issue on the spot or follow up in your thank-you letter. You can ask:

  • Do you have any concerns about my candidacy?
  • What are you looking for in a candidate?
  • Are there any qualifications that you think I'm missing?