Your interview is going well and you’ve answered all the questions confidently. Now it’s your turn to ask questions which will help you assess if this is the right role and company for you. This may be the most overlooked key to job interview success. The questions you ask can be the deciding factor in whether or not you’re hired. Having a list of questions to ask an interviewer makes you look interested and engaged. It also gives you a final opportunity to showcase your knowledge, reinforce your interest and suitability, and leave them with a lasting and positive impression.

To make this positive impact, you have to ask the right questions. Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of questions to ask the interviewer to sound smart and prepared!

1. Where do you see this company in the next few years?
2. What are the current goals that the company is focused on?
3. How could you describe the culture of the company?
4. What are the company’s values? What characteristics do you look for in employees in order to represent those values?
5. What are the most immediate projects that need to be addressed?
6. What training programs are available to your employees?
7. Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with?
8. Is this a new position? If not, what did the previous employee go on to do?
9. What do you see as the most challenging aspect of this job?
10. Who do you consider your top competitor, and why?
11. What do you like best about working for this company?
12. Who does this position report to? If I am offered the position, can I meet him or her before making my final acceptance decision?
13. Do you provide professional development opportunities?
14. What are the company’s plans for growth and development?
15. If I am extended a job offer, how soon would you like me to start?
16. What would you want to see me accomplish in the first six months?
17. Do you expect the responsibilities for this role to change in the near future?
18. Are there any special projects that I would work on soon?
19. Which competitors/products/targets are you most worried about?
20. What’s the biggest challenge the company has had to face recently?
21. How do you reward employees for good work?
22. What are the next steps in the interview process?
23. Can I answer any final questions for you?

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