Good Interview Questions to Ask Your Interviewers

If you think a job interview only involves answering the interview questions asked by your interviewer, you're in for a surprise. You must have interview questions to ask. Your interviewers will expect you to ask questions and will leave the interview disappointed if you've not.

Why is it Important to have Interview Questions to Ask?

Nowadays, most companies look for decent communication and interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality, someone who can think out of the box and contribute to the organization. Your interactivity during a job interview gives the interviewers a good chance to judge your interest, capability and ability to communicate well. The job interview questions you ask are part of this.

Asking the right interview questions will also help you understand your job responsibilities and the expectations of the company. After all, you want to be sure you are the right fit for the job as well as your interviewers.

14 Example Interview Questions You Can Ask

Here are 14 example interview questions to ask your interviewer/s:

• What are my job responsibilities aside from those listed in the job advertisement?
• What will be a typical work day be like?
• Who will be my immediate superior?
• What are the future prospects of this position in your company?
• What are your expectations of me?
• Is there anything else that you would like to know about me?
• Do you provide on-the-job training?
• What is the size of the team I might be working with?
• If selected, when would you like me to join?
• Why is this position important for the company? How much depends on this position?
• What is the main principal of the company?
• Will this job involve travel?
• If I am chosen, will I be asked to relocate?
• What kind of changes do you want me to bring to this position?

How Many Questions Should I Ask?

Probably not 14!

There are many job interview questions you can ask but don't go overboard with your questions. Even though the interview panel wants you to talk, they don't want you take over the entire job interview. They'll probably be on a tight schedule too and you need to be aware of this. Ask the questions most important to you and judge the response to your last question before asking the next one.

What Job Interview Questions NOT to Ask?

As well as knowing what job interview questions to ask, you need to know what interview questions NOT to ask - questions like:

• Have I got the job? – This can come across as rude and makes you sound desperate. If you get the job, they will contact you themselves.
• How much salary are you offering? – There is always a more subtle way of asking an awkward question. Most companies reveal the salary only after you have cleared the preliminary interview, so be patient. We have some advice on salary negotiation if salary questions are of interest to you.
• Will I be able to tweak my schedule? – This straight away sends the company a message that you may want to work on your own terms. So, don't challenge their rules, especially before even landing the job.
• How many vacations do I get in a year? – The same principal applies to this question. Asking about vacations even before getting the job will give the signal that you more interested in time away from work than time at work
• What is my notice period?

Job interviews can be nerve wrecking, but if you believe in yourself and in your abilities, there is nothing that you can't achieve. Know some job interview questions to ask in advance before going for your next interview and you will do better.

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