6 great questions to ask at the end of an interview

6 great questions to ask at the end of an interview

In this article we provide tips on the questions you can ask at the end of an interview to demonstrate your interest in a role, why you are a great fit, as well as determine if the company is the right fit for you.

Towards the end of an interview for a role, there is usually an opportunity for you to ask questions. This is a good opportunity to present yourself as a proactive and enthusiastic candidate and demonstrate that you are keen for the role. Your questions should also highlight the research you have done on the company prior to the interview.

Another important reason to ask questions at the end of an interview is to understand whether the firm is the right fit for your values, personality and career.

Below are some great examples of questions you could ask in your next interview.

What are the biggest challenges facing this team?

Are they insurmountable? Or something you know you have the skills to help solve.

What would my first priority be if I was successful?

This will give you a good idea how to hit the ground running. Is your first priority something you can really get your teeth into? Does it excite you?

Is this a new position?

Ideally, you want to understand whether the previous employee was promoted or left the company. If they were promoted it is a good sign the company promotes from within and there are career growth opportunities.

Can you describe the company culture?

This is a great way to understand how a company values its employees and their engagement. Do they describe it as results driven? A fun place to work? A family business? You need to understand what you are looking for in a new firm.

Something company or client specific

This demonstrates you are well researched. It could be a question relating to the company being in the industry news. Or it might be a question relating to technology changes such as AI and whether their current employees use it. If they do, are there AI policies or strategies in place for new hires?

What are the next steps in this process?

Don’t forget this one! There is nothing worse than walking out of the interview and not having a clue what happens next.

Asking a good question at the end of an interview is just as important as getting the rest of the interview right. Make sure you have noted down at least 2-3 questions and refer to them to show you are prepared. If they have been answered during the course of the interview you can tick them off your list.

Good luck!