Do you know the true purpose of an interview? Many people assume that it is just the employer’s way of determining if they want to extend a job offer. The truth is, an interview is a two-way street, where both the employer and the candidate have something to prove.

You read that correctly! An interview is meant to be a conversation where two things happen: (1) the hiring manager/team asks questions in an attempt to determine whether you would be a good fit for the role and (2) you ask questions to determine whether the role/company would be a good fit for you. 

Regardless of how nervous or excited you may be, it’s important to take advantage of the opportunity to ask any questions you have about the role and the company. If you’re having trouble determining what to ask, below are some ideas for questions to consider. As a bonus, I’ve thrown in some questions to help you create contraction between you and whoever is conducting the interview. 

Questions About The Position

• How does the position contribute to the overall goals of the organization?

• What do you think is the top quality a candidate would need to possess to be successful in this role?

• What does it look like during the busiest and toughest times for this role?

• How do you measure performance and success in this role?

• What are the common career progression paths for this position?

• What would this role be expected to accomplish in the first 30, 60 and 90 days on the job?

Questions About The Company

• How would you describe the work culture here?

• How is the company working to address diversity, equity and inclusion?

• What’s the biggest change/challenge the company has had to face recently?

• How would you describe the overall style of management at the company?

• How is feedback given to employees?

• Where do you see the company in the next 5 years?

Questions About The Interviewer

• How will you interface with this role?

• What do you like most about working here?

• Why did you decide to join this company?

• What have you found to be the biggest challenge in working here?

• How did you develop your career in this organization?

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