Questions for the Interviewer

You get your chance to ask the questions you want to and the tables are turned. When the interviewer has decided that he has got as much information from you in terms of your capability in doing the job, whether you will fit in, whether you are likely to be a loyal employee etc he will invite you to ask your questions. After all an interview is a two way street and the interviewer wants to make sure that if they do offer you the job position you are going to take it. So this is the interviewers chance to reassure you on any points that may concern you.

Remember, the interview is definitely not over yet so don’t feel you can sit back and relax. The questions you do and don’t ask here say a great deal about you and will still influence any decision about whether you will be offered the job. It would be fatal not to ask any questions at all, firstly because it looks unenthusiastic and makes you look like your not really interested in the position and secondly because there will definitely be questions that the interviewer has not covered and you will want to answers to for your own peace of mind.

Try to ask your interviewer some relevant and interesting questions. Do not waste time by asking questions with publicly available answers.Ask questions that will help you make a decision on whether you would like to work for that company.

• What would a normal working day be like?
• Is it possible to move between departments?
• How much contact is there with management?
• Is this position more analytical or people-oriented?
• How soon could I expect to be advanced to the next level in the career path?
• How much travel is normally expected?
• Will I be expected to meet certain deadlines? How frequent are they?
• How often are performance reviews given?
• How much decision-making authority is given after one year?
• Does the company provide any educational benefits?
• Have any new product lines/services/curricula been announced recently?
• When are you going to make a hiring decision?
• What are the opportunities for advancement?
• What kind of training is provided or available?
• What Opportunities Do You Offer To Gain Extra Training, Qualifications Or Experience?
• If I Were Offered This Job, Where Would You See Me In Five Years Time?
• Where Does The Company Aim To Be In Five Years Time?

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