Best Questions for a Job Seeker to Ask During In An Interview

A job interview is a two-way street. You’re there to demonstrate your qualifications, but you’re also there to get more information. So, always be prepared to ask questions in an interview (if time permits). Most interviews are structured so that you can ask questions in the last five or ten minutes.

Below are some “Do’s and Don’ts” with example questions to ask in an interview.

• Do: Ask questions in an interview that demonstrate you have done research on this company (relevant to recent news).
• Do: Ask questions that elicit the interviewer’s personal advice or perspective (e.g. From your perspective, what does success look like in this role? What will be this role’s biggest challenges?).
• Do: Ask questions to find out what concerns and reservations the interviewers may have about you (e.g. Is there anything about my qualifications or this interview that is of concern to you?). This is a great way to hear about their reservations and address them before the interview ends.
• Don’t ask a million questions. Keep it structured. Two to four questions are best depending on timing.
• Don’t ask questions that you can easily get the answers for online.
• Don’t ask questions about salary and compensation, especially in the first interview (unless it’s indirect like “How is high-performance rewarded?”).