51 Great Questions to Ask in an Interview

Most interviews are unnerving for job seekers. But even more woeful is the situation when the interviewer turns the table and pops the question, “Do you have any questions for me?”

Hiring managers are often amazed that a good percentage of candidates never seem to make use of this opportunity to get the most important information about the job role they will be managing for close to 40 hours every week. Many candidates are so focused on impressing the interviewer that they fail to get the needed information to make sure a job role is right for them or not.

Questions to Ask in an Interview

HiCounselor suggests that you should ask questions and seek answers from your interviewer when it is your turn. Here are 51 great questions that you can ask the interviewer to gain valuable insights about your job role and the company you will be working for.

Questions about the job

1. What is a typical day like for someone in this position?

2. What is the average work week like?

3. To whom will I be reporting?

4. What are the positive traits of my immediate supervisor?

5. How can I best interact with my immediate supervisor on a daily basis?

6. Why did the previous employee in this position decide to quit?

7. How long has this position been vacant?

8. How many people have been hired for this position in the past two years?

9. What are the additional responsibilities for the role, if any?

10. What qualities do you seek from a candidate who will be holding this position?

11. How can I do well in my job if I am selected?

12. If there is a team for me, who are the members comprising it? 

13. Who will I be working directly with? Please tell me more about them and their job responsibilities.

14. What impact does this job have on the company's overall success?

15. What strategic decisions will I be making in this role?

16. What are the projects I will be working on immediately if I am selected?

17. What skills do I need for this job?

18. Do I have to lead a team or guide someone?

19. Do I have to travel for this job?

Questions about the future and potential opportunities

20. What are my goals for the next 30 Days, 6 Months and 1 Year?

21. How will success in this role be rated?

22. What are the greatest challenges I'll be facing in my new role?

23. What does the company's future look like once I excel in my current role?

24. What does the future hold for me? What is the best time to be promoted?

25. What are my motivations to continue in this job and in this company?

26. How do I succeed in this job?

27. What and who will be training me for this job?

28. What did the former employees in this position think about their futures after leaving this company?

29. What is the importance of my job role, and how will it evolve in the next year?

Questions about the Company

30. What information is not available about this company?

31. Who are the main competitors of this company?

32. What are the company's goals and targets?

33. How would you describe the company culture?

34. How many employees directly work for this company? How many have joined the company in the last year?

35. What is the company's approach towards customers and clients?

36. What does the future of this company look like?

37. Are there any plans for new areas or expansion?

38. What is the management style of the company?

39. How long have employees stayed in the company? What are their primary reasons for leaving?

40. Is this a company where you feel valued? If I join the company, I would like to feel like part of a corporate family.

41. Are the top managers of the company open to new ideas? Are they able to communicate with employees at the bottom or middle of the hierarchy?

42. What is the company's relationship to existing and new clients?

43. Are there any changes coming up in the management or work style of the company?

44. How is vacation time scheduled?

45. Is it possible to negotiate the salary?

46. What are the other perks being offered?

47. Are you able to offer compensation or commuter benefits?

48. Are you able to offer relocation allowances?

Questions about the interview

49. What are the next steps in the recruitment process?

50. What factors will be used to determine the final decision?

51. Can you give me some pointers if I am rejected?

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