An interview isn’t just a chance for the hiring manager to find out more about you. It’s an opportunity for you to find out more about the company and decide if it’s somewhere you would like to work.
Asking questions shows the hiring manager that you’ve really thought about your career with the company and that you want the job.
To get you thinking we’ve pulled together a list of our top 10 questions that you should be asking in your next interview.
First, make sure you understand exactly what the day-to-day responsibilities of the job will be.
What does a typical day look like?
Can you show me examples of projects I’d be working on?
It’s important to ask questions about professional development. It shows that you have ambition.
What training is available?
What opportunities are there to progress within the company?
Ask some questions to the interviewer. It’s a good way to build rapport.
How long have you been with the company?
What is your favourite part of your job?
Ask a little more about the team. It’s the people you’re going to be working with day in and day out.
Can you tell me a little about the team I’d be working in?
What other teams would I be working closely with?
Culture – this is key when deciding if you want to work for a company. Is it a laid back office or more corporate? Does it fit your personality and is this an environment you’ll flourish in?
What is the company culture like?
Does the team spend time together outside of the office? (translated to ‘do you all go for a drink on a Friday)
Next time you bag an interview use these top 10 questions as a base. Tailor them to suit the company/role and you’ll be one step ahead of the competition.
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