Toward the end of the interview, hiring
managers will ask some version of, “Do you
have any questions for me?” Your answer is
ALWAYS going to be “yes.” You always want to
have a list of questions to ask in the interview.
If you don’t have any, it makes you look like
you’re not that interested in the role.
Here are some examples of great questions to
ask...
Why is the position open?
Either the person before you failed so
miserably at the role they were fired (in which
case you want to know so you don’t make the
same mistakes), or they were so good at it
they got promoted (in which case you want to
know so you can see what worked and get a
head start on being successful yourself). Or
maybe the company is growing, so they’ve
created this new role to deal with that. The
answer you get will tell you a lot about what’s
going on.
When do you want to have it filled?
A few candidates will be afraid to ask this
question, but don’t be. It is not too bold.
You’re just getting information that will help
you be professional in your follow up. After
you send your thank you note, you need to
know when you should be calling to check on
the status of the job. You need a timeline so
you’re not left hanging, wondering what’s
going on. Hopefully, you’re following several
job leads and have lots of interviews
scheduled. You don’t want to turn something
else down because you’re waiting on this one.
How does this role fit as a part of the whole of
the company?
This is a great way to find out about
advancement opportunities without coming
right out and asking about them. And you can
find out about what other departments you’ll
be working with. It might uncover some
company culture or organizational issues you
need to know before you start.
Where did the person who was in this role
before go?
Were they promoted? Where were they
promoted to? Is that the advancement track
the company generally follows? Do they like to
promote from within? All this is great
information for you.
Were they fired? Why were they fired? Is there
something they did or tried that should be a
warning for you?
What is it you like about the company?
(Alternative questions: What do you find most
impressive about the company? Why do you
like working here?)
The answer you get from this question should
uncover a lot about the corporate culture, and
whether this organization is a good fit for you.
It might even uncover some perks that you
wouldn’t have discovered otherwise….like
maybe there’s an on-site gym or childcare, or
maybe there are stock options you didn’t know
about that would have an effect on your salary
negotiations later.
P.S.: Really, I hope you ask questions all the
way through the interview, as part of a give-
and-take conversation. It’s more relaxed, it
builds better rapport with the interviewer…it’s
just all-around better for you.

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