Questions to Ask During an Interview

By the end of the interview process, the employer should have a good understanding of your skills and whether you are a good fit for the role. In return, the employer will almost always finish with asking if you have any questions for them. This is a great opportunity to learn a little more about the company culture, the role, or show your interest in the company and the role. It is a good idea to come with a variety of questions prepared as you may find the employer indirectly answers some of them during the interview, particularly if they give you an explanation of the company’s background and the role the successful candidate would play within the team. If an interviewer says something during the interview that sparks an idea for a question, make sure you write it down so that you can come back to it at the end of the interview. It’s always a good idea to prepare questions in advance too and take them written down within your interview notes. Below are 5 good examples of questions to ask at the end of an interview if you’re unsure of what to ask.

1. How would you describe the work environment here?

This is your chance to determine whether you think you will fit in well with the company culture and like the dynamics of the organisation

2. What do you enjoy the most about working for this company?

Asking the employer this question will help you learn a bit more about their favourite experiences in the role and what you could potentially look forward to. If the interview is going well and the conversation is flowing, this is a great opportunity to really understand the team and (likely) your line manager too.

3. Can you describe the day-to-day responsibilities of the role in more detail?

If the interviewer has not already gone into detail on this question, this is a great time to find out more about your duties that have not been covered in the job description. This will help shape your understanding of the role and if it suits your requirements.

4. Would there be opportunities to progress further within the current role?

Asking this question will show the employer you have an interest in a long-term future with the company and are keen to find on what basis the company offers promotions. This is always a good sign as companies like to invest in their staff and would prefer to have a lower staff turnover so that they can strengthen their teams.

5. What are the next steps in the interview process?

This is a great question to end on as it will highlight your enthusiasm to progress to the next stage. It should also give you an indication of a timeframe for finding out if you have been successful and how you will be informed if you have or haven’t.