Wk. 5

What would I be doing on a typical day?

Would there be an opportunity to progress further down the line?

What is the office culture/ social side of the company like?

What sort of training is involved? How is my performance measured?

What is your favorite thing about working for the company?

What are the most challenging aspects of the job?

Where do you see the company in 3 years' time?

What are the next steps of the process?

It Shows Your Interest

Candidates’ questions, or lack of them, help managers gauge the applicant's interest in an available position. You risk looking disinterested in the job and the company if you don’t ask questions when given the opportunity to do so. That apparent lack of interest could cost you a job if the manager thinks you lack enthusiasm and motivation.

It Shows If You're A Good Fit

Asking questions also demonstrates how well you would fit in at a company. Interviewers, for example, consider if your questions demonstrate that you understand what the company does. Your questions also reveal whether you are a good fit for the area where you would potentially work. For instance, someone seeking a position as a project manager should ask questions that focus on the company’s recent projects, teamwork and deadline expectations.

It Helps You Assess Your Supervisor

Asking supervisors about the clients they regularly handle would help you determine if they speak about others in a professional manner. Pay attention to supervisors who answer questions by spending a significant amount of time discussing their own accomplishments. Such responses may signify that they aren’t team players who acknowledge the work of their subordinates.

A good question...

1) Lets the interviewer know you put some thought into your questions.

and

2) Increases your knowledge allowing you to assess further if this position and company are the right fit for you.