Questions to ask the employer

Asking questions is as important as being asked. Your questions to the employer show if you read about the company, visited their web page, you are serious considering a position with them.

This is a selected list of questions that you might want to ask at your interview. You should also add questions specific to your field, the company, and your individual needs.

What is one thing that satisfies you with this job?
What is this organizations biggest challenges in the next year?
What changes do you foresee in the department/company in the next two years?
What kind of training might I expect if hired for this position?
What is the usual line of advancement for this position?
What is the method of performance evaluation?
Who would be my supervisor for this position?
May I see the area where I would be working?
How did this position become vacant?
What would a typical day be like?
How would you describe the culture here?
Where does this position fit into the organizational structure of the company?
How much travel, if any, is involved in this position?
When should I expect to hear from you or should I contact you?
Is this a new position or am I replacing someone?
What are your growth projections for next year?
Do you have plans for expansion?
Have you reduce the number of staff in the last three years?
May I talk with the last person who held this position?

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DO's

Prepare the questions that you will ask prior to your interview.
Ask questions that show you did your research about the company and its products/services.
Ask questions that help you determine if the company its organizational culture, and the position are right for you.
What do you consider to be ideal qualifications for this position?

DONT's

Don't ask about salary, benifits, and vacation. These questions should wait until an offer is made to you.
Don’t ask obvious questions about the company that you should know from company research.
Don't ask questions the interviewer already has answered.