Questions to Ask in Interviews

I always say to my candidates that interviews are a two-way street, not only is the interviewer interviewing you for the role, but you are also interviewing them and assessing whether the role, the work and organization is the right opportunity for you.

During and at the end of the interview, it is important to ask questions to help you learn more about the company culture, more about the responsibilities of the role and metrics for success in the role and at the company.

Along with helping you decide if it's the right job for you, asking insightful questions can show an employer your enthusiasm for the position. Not so fun fact, I had one employer reject the most perfect candidate for their role because they did not ask any questions at the end of the questions. So always have at least three questions that you have prepared, to ask at the end of the interview.

Below are some questions that you may like to ask in an interview.

1. What is the company culture like here?
2. What’s your favorite part of working here?
3. What advice would you give a new employee working here?
4. What does the ideal candidate for this role look like?
5. What changes or innovations in the industry are you most excited about?
6. Do you have a mentor system in place?
7. What are the most important values of this company?
8. How would you describe the office environment?
9. What do you like best about working here?
10. What are prospects for growth in this role?
11. What kind of professional development opportunities do you offer, both within and outside or the company?
12. What type of people or personalities really thrive in this team and company?
13. What’s the difference about working here vs your last organization? Alternatively, What's different about working here than anywhere else you’ve worked?
14. Can you tell me about the company’s plan for growth?
15. Can you tell me more about the team dynamics?
16. What are the methods and expectations of communication between team members? (This is a good question to suss out whether the company has an open-door policy.)
17. How are successes & milestones celebrated by the team and the company?
18. What do you think the biggest challenges would be for some-one starting in the team?
19. If I were to join the team, what would I find most surprising?
20. How do you assist your employees in their work-life balance?
21. When was the last time the company implemented an initiative or policy based on an employee’s feedback?
22. What’s the performance review process like here? How often will I be formally reviewed?
23. How has the company changed over the last five years?
24. What are the company’s plans for growth?
25. How has the company changed since you joined?

Once you have asked all the questions you want, really good closing questions to ask are:

1. Do you have any additional questions for me?
2. Is there anything that concerns you about my background being a fit for this role?
3. Is there anything else I can provide you with that would be helpful?
4. Is there anything I clarify for you about my experience?
5. What are the next steps in the recruitment process?

What questions do you like to ask in an interview?

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