What Questions Should You ACTUALLY Ask Your Interviewer

What Questions Should You ACTUALLY Ask Your Interviewer If youve bagged yourself an interview congrats! You should ensure youre prepared for all the questions they may ask you in the interview, but theres one more part of an interview that you need to make sure that youre ready for; the end of the interview when the interviewer/hiring manager asks you  if you have any questions.  This is where you can blow them out of the water with some seriously impressive questions about the company and the role. Youll also be able to take control for a minute and set a few things straight in your mind! Here are some good questions to ask: How would you describe the company culture and working environment here? This is a great question to ask if you want to get a feel for what it would be like to actually work at the place youre interviewing for. You can also judge by the interviewers response whether it is a nice place to work or not, and if the management/teams actually get along. If the interviewing team can interact in a positive way then its more likely the working environment is a good one. Why do YOU like working at Company XYZ? Asking this type of question flips the interview experience back over to the interviewer.  It will momentarily flick off the official title that the interviewer has taken and will bring things back to a more personal level, giving you a good insight into if its a great place to work. If the question is a hard one to answer for them, its probably not a good sign. If the interviewer cant stop raving about things in the company then its a fantastic sign that the role is a good one. What do you think are some of the challenges for this department? Asking a question like this shows that you have considered what you think are the challenges and in-turn, what you can do to overcome them. It also shows youre interested in seriously boosting the department and changing things. Which shows initiative and real interest. What is a normal career path for someone in this role? This question tells the interviewer that youre keen to progress in the industry (and hopefully the company). It shows youre passionate about progrssing and have a real passion for what you do. What learning and development opportunities are available? This is a fantastic question that will show you whether the company offers any useful training opportunities or sets aside a budget for learning. It also shows the interviewer that youre eager to learn and develop in a professional setting. https://twitter.com/TheChamhi/status/734485941902004225 What sort of people do well in this company? A different style of question that could possibly throw off the interviewer again. This shows that youre in mindset to succeed you want to do  well in the role. How will I know if Im doing well? Setting professional KPIs on a role is important to check the performance of any new employee. If a candidate asks this question it proves that theyre interested in performing highly and are aware of how professional KPIs are set. Why did this job role become available? Asking this question is great for shedding light onto various aspects of the company. First off, youll find out if employees are leaving the company (not a good sign!) or if the company is simply growing and adding more member to the team. Try and avoid saying no, I dont have any questions!, and try and get as much out of the interview as possible asking questions at the end can give you a bigger insight than anything. Main image credit: Shutterstock