Questions to Ask the Interviewer (and Why They Work)
Almost every interview ends with “Do you have any questions for us?”. Asking two or three thoughtful questions shows you are serious about the role and helps you decide if it is right for you.
1. What would success look like in the first 90 days?
Why interviewers ask this: It shows you are thinking about delivering results.
How to answer: Listen for specific goals, and use the answer to follow up on how you could contribute.
Example answer
What would you expect someone in this role to have achieved by the end of their first 90 days?
2. What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?
Why interviewers ask this: It shows interest in real problems and helps you understand the role.
How to answer: Use the answer to mention briefly how your experience applies.
Example answer
What’s the biggest challenge the team is working on at the moment?
3. How would you describe the team’s culture?
Why interviewers ask this: It helps you judge whether you will enjoy working there.
How to answer: Follow up by asking for a specific example.
Example answer
How would you describe the way the team works together day to day?
4. How is performance measured in this role?
Why interviewers ask this: It clarifies expectations.
How to answer: Listen for metrics and how often feedback is given.
Example answer
How will my performance be measured, and how often will we review it?
5. What do you enjoy most about working here?
Why interviewers ask this: It builds rapport and gives an honest view of the company.
How to answer: Ask it genuinely and listen for specifics.
Example answer
What do you personally enjoy most about working here?
6. What opportunities are there to learn and grow?
Why interviewers ask this: It shows ambition and interest in staying long term.
How to answer: Ask about training, mentoring and progression.
Example answer
How do people in this team usually grow, and what support is there for learning new skills?
7. Is there anything about my background that makes you hesitant?
Why interviewers ask this: It gives you a chance to address concerns before the interview ends.
How to answer: Ask confidently and answer any concern calmly with evidence.
Example answer
Is there anything in my experience you’d like me to clarify before we finish?
8. What are the next steps in the process?
Why interviewers ask this: It shows interest and tells you what to expect.
How to answer: Ask at the end, and thank the interviewer for their time.
Example answer
What are the next steps, and when can I expect to hear back?
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