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7 Good Questions To Ask in The Interview

To secure a job, it's important to ask questions at the end of an interview. Having questions demonstrates interest, enthusiasm, and engagement to employers. You should prepare at least 4-5 questions in case some are already answered. Good questions to ask include asking about day-to-day responsibilities, how to impress in the first 3 months, opportunities for training and progression, the company's plans for the next 5 years, the working culture, what the interviewer enjoys about their job, and details about the team you would work with. Questions should not be too focused on what the company can offer you or require just a yes or no answer.

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7 Good Questions To Ask in The Interview

To secure a job, it's important to ask questions at the end of an interview. Having questions demonstrates interest, enthusiasm, and engagement to employers. You should prepare at least 4-5 questions in case some are already answered. Good questions to ask include asking about day-to-day responsibilities, how to impress in the first 3 months, opportunities for training and progression, the company's plans for the next 5 years, the working culture, what the interviewer enjoys about their job, and details about the team you would work with. Questions should not be too focused on what the company can offer you or require just a yes or no answer.

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To make sure the employer knows you're prepared and interested in the role

make sure you have some questions ready to ask at the end of the interview
Your interview is going well. You've answered all the recruiters questions confidently and the
session is coming to a close. One of the final things you'll be asked will be, 'Do you have any
questions for me?' To have a chance of securing the job, always say yes.

Having a list of questions to ask an interviewer makes you look interested, enthusiastic and
engaged - all qualities that the employer will be looking for. It also gives you one final chance
to further highlight your relevant qualities and experience.

Try to come up with at least four or five questions to ask the interviewer. That way, if one or
two of them are answered during the earlier discussion, you have backups in place.

Avoid asking questions that focus too much on what the organisation can do for you. Save
questions about salary and holiday allowance for when you've got a job offer. Also, stay away
from questions that require a yes or no answer, as you're likely to find this information on the
company's website.

While it's ok to ask your interviewer to clarify certain points, avoid asking about anything that
has previously been covered. You don't want them to think that you haven't been paying
attention. If you need some inspiration here are some good questions to ask at an interview…

Can you tell me more about the day-to-day responsibilities of the role?
Asking this question enables you to learn as much about the role as possible. The
interviewer's response will provide insight into what skills and experience are needed, and
will also help you decide if the role is right for you.

The answer will give you an idea of what the employer's expectations are, so if you're offered
the job there should be no surprises when you start.

How could I impress you in the first three months?


This is a good question to ask at the end of a job interview because it shows potential
employers that you're eager to make a positive contribution to the organisation.

Pay close attention to the recruiter's response as it will tell you how they want you to perform
and will highlight particular areas of the job you should be focusing on during the first few
weeks of employment.

Are there opportunities for training and progression within the


role/company?
Enquiring about development opportunities demonstrates to the interviewer that you're
serious about your career and committed to a future with the organisation.
You don't want to be stuck in a dead-end job so if you're unsure of the typical career path for
someone in this role, asking this question will help you to assess whether a long-term career
with the company is a possibility, or if you'd need to move on to gain further responsibility.

Where do you think the company is headed in the next five years?
The response you receive will give you an insight into the company's progression plans and
its place in the market, while giving you a general idea about job security. You may also get a
heads-up on any major upcoming projects.

Asking about future plans shows a real interest in the organisation and reiterates your
commitment to the company.

Can you describe the working culture of the organisation?


Asking this question is a great way to assess the working environment of the company and it
gives you the opportunity to discover whether you'll fit in.

From the recruiters response you'll learn if and how the organisation prioritises employee
happiness, of any benefits on offer and what the work-life balance is like.

What do you enjoy about your job?


Everybody loves to talk about themselves and this question enables you to build up a sense
of camaraderie with your interviewer. This question requires a personal response, so you
could learn a lot from their answer.

You'll get an insider's view of the company culture and working environment and you may
even get to discover how your interviewer got their start in the business and how they
progressed.

Can you tell me more about the team I would be working in?
This will help you understand the way the company is structured, who you'll report to and the
department the role sits within. These are the people you'll work most closely with, so it's
worth trying to find out about the team dynamic and working methods.

Depending on the response, it may also give you the opportunity to mention any experience
or success you've had working in similar teams - just to give the employer one final example
of how well you'll fit in if you get the job.

Other useful questions to ask at interview include those about:


 performance appraisals
 opportunities or challenges facing the department/company
 company-specific projects or campaigns.
If the employer doesn't give an indication of what happens next then a good way to wrap up
the interview is by asking about the next steps and when you can expect to hear from them.

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