You are coming to the end of the interview. Everything seems to have gone well. Quite often the interviewer will ask you… “Well, do you have any questions for me?” Here are some you may want to ask:
- Why is this position open?
- How often has it been filled in the past five years? What were the main reasons?
- What would you like done differently by the next person who fills this position?
- What are some of the objectives you would like to see accomplished in this job?
- What is most pressing? What would you like to have done in the next 3 months?
- What are some of the long term objectives you would like to see completed?
- What are some of the more difficult problems one would have to face in this position?
- What type of support does this position receive in terms of people, finances?
- What freedom would I have in determining my own work objectives, deadlines, and methods of measurement?
- What advancement opportunities are available for the person who is successful in this position, and within what time frame?
- In what ways has this organization been most successful in terms of products and services over the years?
- What significant changes do you foresee in the near future?
- How is one evaluated in this position?
- What accounts for success within the company?
- And this is a question I suggested to one of my clients, which really impressed her interviewer: "If I were to ask your staff what they like best about working here, what do you think they will say?" (She then asked if it would be OK to visit with some of the staff… whom she asked the same question, thus verifying what the interviewer told her).
Have you ever been stumped, unable to think of any questions to ask? You’re not alone. But you can certainly avoid embarrassment, or a rejection, with just a little preparation. What questions have you asked? Were the answers helpful in giving you a better understanding? Please share your thoughts.
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