What are some good questions to ask an interviewer after the interview?

Question

I have an important interview today...and Im nervous. I know it's important to ask questions after the interview...and Im working on them, but I need a little help, thank you!

Answer 1

You may want to ask, "How was this vacancy created?" or "Why did the previous person leave this position?" or "Is there a lot of turnover in this position?" and if so, "Why is that?"
You may want to ask about the possibilities for advancement if you should secure the job. You may want to ask if the company's managers are most often hired from within or from outside the company. (Shows you may be interested in advancing to management at some point.)
At the very end you can ask, "May I ask how many people you are interviewing for this position?"
"How soon do you expect to make a decision?"
"Will I hear one way or the other?" or "Is it alright if I follow up with a phone call next week to see if the position has been filled?"
Do not ask about things that would make it appear you are primarily interested in the "benefits" or any perks or whatever.
Some people are blunt enough to ask some variation on, "Now that we've spoken, may I ask if you consider me a viable candidate for this job?" If you are, it will put your mind at ease while you wait to hear.
Many interviewers will bluntly answer you "no" if you are not. That hurts, but it also gives you the opportunity to ask (if you can be thick skinned and hope to learn from the situation), "May I ask why?" or "Would you be willing to give me any feedback on my interview that might help me improve for my next one?"
I know of cases where this actually impressed the interviewer enough to turn them around on their thinking of a person and they got a future call back for a second interview when another position opened up.

Answer 2

Without knowing the industry or kind of position you are interviewing for, it is difficult to offer anything very specific. Questions about the company's culture and values, opportunities for professional development and growth (if you ask too specifically about promotion opportunities, it might send the message that you aren't interested in the job you are actually interviewing for so be diplomatic there), are all appropriate sorts of questions. Don't hesitate to jot a question down during the interview if one occurs to you and ask it at an appropriate time. Good luck - I hope you get the job.

Answer 3

I suspect that you will come up with a number of them during the interview. The appropriate time to ask them is when they arise in your mind not at the end of the interview. The most important question at the end of the interview ought to be along the lines of when the company expects to make the hiring decision.

Answer 4

Ask questions about the position or the company, but not about benefits or anything like that. Also, make sure your questions are not things you could easily find out on their website, because that will make you look unprepared. Surf their site a bit before you go and see if it inspires any questions. Good luck!

Answer 5

A good question to ask is (if they don't tell you before) What would you expect of me if offered this position?
Do you enjoy working for the company?
When would you want me to start if I were offeHred the position?
hope this helps

Answer 6

As a professional career counselor, I have helped a lot of people with this one. Ask the person what they like best about their job and how they got there. Any person loves to talk about themselves. As they are talking, you can chime in with, "I like that too", or "That sounds great or interesting", and try to tie it back to your experience. It helps the person identify with you. End it with saying how what they have said cements your belief that it sounds like a great team or working environment. Good luck!

Answer 7

I would ask if they enjoy working for the company.