Questions to Ask During an Interview - It's Your Turn

When it's your turn do you know what questions toget your hopes up too high. It's not a foolproof way to
ask during an interview?gauge how the interview went, but it can give
Congratulations on getting invited to the interview. Yourindications on the interest level.
efforts have paid off and you're part way through theThink about what you're looking for in a job and what it
job search process.is about the organization you're interviewing with that
There's a lot of stress involved in preparing for a jobinterests you. Take the time to write a list of questions
interview. What to wear, How to answer theyou would like to ask and have answered. Create a
questions, what will they ask? Etc. and to think thatlist of 10 to 15 questions. When asked if you have any
when you make it to the end of the interview it's notquestions pull out your list. Feel free to take notes by
over yet!writing down their responses. It will impress the
The interviewer will most likely ask one final question,employer.
"Do you have any questions?"Use this sample list of questions to ask during an
So what are the questions to ask during an interview?interview to generate your own ideas:
Don't be surprised or caught off guard - be prepared- What kind of advancement or promotion
as it will show the employer that you've done youropportunities exists?
research and you're interested in knowing if this job is- Are most of your promotions done internally or
a "fit" for you.through external hires?
Unfortunately you can't ask the question you'd love to- Are personal & professional growth opportunities
ask, "Do I get the job?"encouraged by this organization? How?
One of the key questions to ask that may give you- What is a typical workday like in this position? Hours?
some insight into how you did is, "What are the nextOvertime? Weekends / Holidays?
steps after the interview and the timelines?"- Why are you hiring for this position?
How soon can I expect to receive feedback on your- How many people have held this position in the last
decision? Will it be 1, 2, 3, or more weeks?3-years?
If the employer takes the time to explain their process- What are the challenges that need to be faced?
to you, how many people are being interviewed,- What is the vacation policy and benefits like?
timeline for decision, and they'll be contacting you byAs you can see the questions can be endless. Armed
phone then you should feel good about how you did.with this knowledge you'll be better prepared when
If, however, they give indirect responses and tell youdeciding what questions to ask during an interview.
they'll let you know what their decision is by mail don't