Questions You Can Ask in an Interview

Quality and comprehensive questions score points. Do not discuss job mechanics.

What is the number one priority of the person who accepts this job?
What do you consider the five most important day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
What do you see as the strengths of the department?
What does the department hope to achieve in the next two to three years? How will that help the company?
How receptive is the organization to new ideas?
What training and professional development programs are available to help me grow professionally?
What are my potential career paths within the company?
What are the organization’s future plans and goals?
What is the company’s mission? What are the company’s goals?
What is unique about the way this company operates?
What are some examples of the best results produced by people in this position?
What expansion is planned for this department, division, or facility?
What markets does the company anticipate developing?
What is the biggest single problem facing the organization now?
Currently, what new product/service/client is the company actively pursuing?
How do market trends affect company growth and progress?
During the training period, how much exposure is there to different areas of the firm?
How much of the training program is in a classroom, and how much is on the job?
After the training period, how much choice does one have in the area to which one is assigned.
How do you feel this firm differs from (another in the same industry)?
What do you feel are the key reasons an individual would choose this firm over your competitors?
To your clients, what advantages do you offer over your competitors?
What do you like best about this company? Least?
What skills have helped you the most?