Questions to Ask

At the end of the interview, the interviewer will often ask if you have any questions. Be prepared. Ask questions that reveal the depth of your research and your interest in the job. This may seem obvious, but many people will ask questions merely to impress the interviewer.

Here are some examples of questions that you can ask:

• What are the responsibilities of the job?
• Can you please tell me a little bit about the people with whom I'll be working most closely?
• What is the next step in the selection process, and the time it will take to notify applicants whether they have been successful or not?
• Before I leave, is there anything else you need to know concerning my ability to do this job?

Important Points to Note

Don't ask questions about salary, vacation, or other benefits until you are offered the job. If you do ask, the interviewer will be inclined to think that you are more interested in the money than in the position.

If your questions have been answered in the interview, tell them (for example, you can say, "you have answered my question when you spoke about the duties of the job).