Job Interview Questions to Ask During Interviews - Do's and Don't's

It's now towards the end of your interview and youon benefits.
interviewer is wrapping the whole thing up. Suddenly,The list of possible questions to ask during interviews
he asks if there is anything that you'd like to ask him.can go on, but they all revolve around the position you
Some may go blank and say not a thing but someare applying for and the factors affecting the
may actually have a few questions that could impressperformance of your duty.
potential employers. You see, interviews are not justThe following are the possible job interview questions
about you being asked, it's actually your chance to getto ask:
to know more about the company and the job that• What is the scope of your duties and
you are applying for to see if you will indeed fit. In spiteresponsibilities?
of the opportunity, remember that you are still being• Why was it vacated? Who is your immediate
observed, so you might as well prepare for this part,supervisor?
and think over the job interview questions to ask• How would you describe a typical week/day in this
towards the end of your interview.position?
Before going to the possible questions to ask during• What is the culture of the organization? Are there
the interview, let's start with those that you shouldnorms and practices that are peculiar to this company
NOT ask.alone?
Don't ever say that you don't have questions at all.• Does that work includes travel to other areas and
Your interviewer might look at this as though you'rewould it entail possible relocation?
not that serious about joining their company. After all, if• What are the issues concerning my department
you think of long-term partnership, it's natural that youand your role to address these concerns?
will want to know more about the organization that• What's the direction, expansion plan, long-term goal
you will hopefully spend the rest of your productivethat the company is working on?
career with. The company's website may offer• What's the extend of the company's development
sufficient information, but there are definitely bits andprogram for its employees?
pieces of information that are not uploaded.• How is the company's reward and promotions
Don't ask what the company does - meaning, its line ofpolicy?
business. This one can be found in the websites and• When are you going to hear from them?
you should have also done your own share ofMake your interview a two-way street. As the
research. Besides, it is expected that you alreadyinterviewer tries to ascertain if you will be an asset in
know this prior sending application.their company, you should also determine if this
And lastly, you don't ask if you're already hired andcompany will help you improve as a person and a
how much vacation leave you are entitled to. Let themprofessional by coming up with the right job interview
offer you the job first and provide further informationquestions to ask.