30 Essential Interview Questions to Ask Prospective Employers
by Kelsey Arrington on Dec 08, 2021 As a candidate, an interview offers you the chance to see if a company or contract position is a good match for your qualifications, personality and preferred working environment1. One way to make the most out of your next job interview is to come prepared with a list of questions to ask your prospective employer.
Asking questions can cut down on ambiguity and create a clear line of communication between you and those you might work for in the near future.
If you don’t know where to start or which questions are important to ask, no worries. We have curated a list just for you. Here are 30 essential questions to ask in an interview:
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Job Position You’re Applying For
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- What skills are you looking for in an ideal candidate?
- What does a typical workday look like in this role?
- What are the main responsibilities for this position and do you expect them to change in the next 6-12 months?
- Is this a new role within the organization?
Interview Questions to Ask
About Professional Training Opportunities
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- Are there opportunities for professional development?
- What are the company benefits related to advancement and continuing education?
- Does the organization send employees to industry-related conferences?
- If I am hired, who will train me?
Interview Questions to Ask
About Performance Evaluations
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- What are the performance expectations for this role and how will they be measured?
- How often are performance reviews conducted?
- What company goals or metrics will my performance be evaluated against?
- What would you like to see someone in this position accomplish in their first 60 days on the job?
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Interviewer’s Experience
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- What do you like most about the company?
- How long have you been employed with this company?
- Have you moved into a new position since you began working here?
- How does your role collaborate with the person in the job position I’m applying for?
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Company’s History & Future
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- How do you see the company growing in the next five years?
- What excites you about the company?
- What are the company’s goals and how does this role support that?
- I’ve read about the company’s history, but can you elaborate on…?
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Staff
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- How many people are employed with the company?
- How many people are on the team I’ll be working with?
- Can you tell me about the people I will be reporting directly to?
- Do you expect to hire more people for this position or in this department in the near future?
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Company Culture
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- Can you tell me about the company’s diversity and inclusion initiatives?
- What office traditions does this company have?
- What is the company culture like and what is the culture like on this team specifically?
- Is the work environment more collaborative or more independent here?
Interview Questions to Ask
About the Next Steps in the Process
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- Are there any final questions that I can answer for you or concerns you’d like me to clarify?
- When can I expect to hear back from a company representative?
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References
- Hora, R. M. (2021, September 17). Interviews are a 2-way street: How to make the most of them for mutual success. Entrepreneur. Retrieved December 8, 2021, from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/385320.