Questions to Ask your Interviewer

At the end of your interview you will be given the opportunity to ask your interviewer any questions you may have. Ask questions that show your interest in the job and the company you have applied for, rather than the salary or benefits you may receive. Ask questions about the training available and the chances of promotion in the future that may be available to you.

Try not to ask more than three questions unless you really do want to find out specific details - asking your interviewer questions is really a polite formality. You do not need to spend too long asking questions, but do try to ask questions you are genuinely interested about.

Have two or three interesting and intelligent questions prepared before interview, to show that you are interested in the job and eager to find out more. If all your prepared questions are answered during the interview itself and you are unable to think of any more, explain what you had planned to ask, and that you have already been given the answers.

You can also use this opportunity to ask questions to tell your interviewer anything about yourself that has not been mentioned during the interview, but which you feel is important to your application.

Example Questions to Ask at Interview

Training

• What happens during the graduate training scheme?
• Will there be opportunities to be involved in external training courses?

Secondments

• How many graduates work on client secondments?

Promotion

• How often is a graduate's performance appraised?
• What is a typical career path in this job function?

Opportunities and Development

• How does the company plan to develop over the next five years?
• Will there be opportunities to use my language skills?

Working Culture

• What is the turnover of graduates in this company?
• How would you describe the working culture in this company?
• Does the company organise sports teams and social events?
• What is your personal experience of working for this company?

Interview Performance

• Do you think I am someone who would fit into this company?
• From what you have seen today, is there anything you think I could have improved upon, or any reason why you think I am not suitable for this role?
• In your opinion, who is the ideal candidate for this position?

Conclusion

Ask relevant, interesting and intelligent questions at the end of your interview. Keep your questions brief and do not ask more than three as there may be other interview candidates waiting. Never ask about salary or benefits. Instead discuss training, promotion and the company itself. Prepare questions in advance.

Now see - General Interview Advice and Common Interview Questions.