The Best Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
Succefy Admin
It's just as important to be able to ask good questions as it is to give good answers in an interview. Typically, the interviewer will ask the candidate if they have any questions for them at the end of the interview. It's critical to take advantage of this opportunity and show that you're well-prepared, curious, and capable of having a productive conversation. Our guide will show you the examples of good questions to ask your interviewer.
There are a few types of questions you can ask your interviewer:
- The company
- The position/job
- Competitors and the business model
- Current events
- The interviewer’s company experience.
Company questions to ask your interviewer:
- What do you enjoy most about working at the company?
- Could you please share information regarding the company's financial situation and performance (ask if it's a private company; if it's a public company, research this before your interview).
- Could you please elaborate on the company culture?
- What is the dynamic like between the company’s board of directors, shareholders, executives, and employees?
Job-related questions to ask your interviewer:
- Why did this job opening arise?
- What do you think the most exciting aspect of this position is?
- How does this position interact with other departments?
- How will this role's success/performance be measured?
- How is the 30-60-90 day plan for this role?
Competitors and the business model questions to ask your interviewer:
- What are the strategic goals of the company?
- What makes you stand out from the competition?
Before the interview, don’t forget to make a research about your prospective employer’s competitors.
Questions to ask your interviewer about current events:
- If remote work is available, how will this affect my integration into the team?
- What are the biggest economic, social, or technological forces impacting the company?
Questions to ask about the interviewer’s company experience:
- Why did you decide to work for this company?
- What has contributed to your success in the company?
- What motivates you to continue working here?
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