Here are 30 questions to consider asking at an interview: Job Position

Interview Questions

What are the prospects for growth for the person in this job?

Is it a new position or a replacement for someone?

What is the biggest challenge someone in this job faces on a daily basis?

How has this position come about?

How would you describe the daily tasks of this role?

What are the key skills for success in this job?

How will the company measure success within this role?

What is the working pattern like for the role?

Who will I be communicating with usually in this role?

How do you think this role will evolve over time?

How does the employee receive feedback in the role?

Interviewee Questions Could you describe your career path within the
organisation?

What would you say is the best thing about working for the company?

Where do you see yourself in five years from now?

What does the typical career path look like for an ambitious employee in
this department?

Company Interview Questions How would you describe the culture of the
organisation?

What are the future goals of the company?

Where do you see the company in three years' time?

What are the goals of the department?

How would you describe the culture of the company?

What do you think are the main challenges of the organisation in the
coming years?

What is the culture like in the department?

How does the company provide feedback on performance?

How visible are senior leaders within the organisation?

Post-Interview Questions When should I expect to hear back?

How should I expect to hear back from you?

Will you be able to provide feedback on my interview?

When do you expect the job to start?

Is there someone I can contact in case I don't hear from you?

What is the next stage if successful?