Before you arrive at a job interview, you should have thoroughly researched the company and developed a list of at least three questions to ask the interviewer. If you failed to do this, you want to be prepared with at least something to ask. To avoid sounding as though you did no research, avoid asking overly broad questions about the company’s mission statement, products and/or services, and customers. This information can easily be found on the company's website, so the interviewer will know you're completely unprepared. Instead, ask about the specific position or other information that is not as easily obtained.
General position-related questions:
- What is the hiring process at your organization?
- With whom and how many would I be working in __________ department of the organization?
- Who would I report to and what would be my general duties?
- What are the opportunities for growth within the organization?
- Tell me about your job, what do you like about it?
- Are there specific experiences and qualifications you look for in potential candidates?
- What are the projections for future change within the position and its department?
- What opportunities does your organization offer for individual professional development?
- Can you suggest anything I can do to improve my chances of employment with your organization?
