By asking good questions during a job interview, you get to know the company well and impress the employer! But which questions do you ask? 💡 To get you started, we have compiled a list of 27 questions.
Questions about the job
1. What does a typical workday look like?2. What is expected of me in the first few months?
3. Exactly what responsibilities will I be given?
4. Do I have to follow the job description or can I pick up things as I see fit?
5. What is the biggest challenge of this job?
6. How do you judge success in this job?
7. What does the team look like?
8. Who will I work with the most?
9. What does the ideal candidate for this job look like?
10. What is the salary (Should this not already be mentioned in the job posting or told by the recruiter)?
Questions about the company
11. Can you describe the working atmosphere within the organization?12. What initiatives do you take to maintain a good working atmosphere?
13. How would you describe the management style within the company?
14. What is the biggest reason your employees enjoy themselves?
15. Are there any training opportunities?
16. Can I advance within the company?
17. What are the future plans for the company?
18. What are the major challenges for the company?
19. What new innovations are you currently working on?
20. What equal opportunity and diversity efforts are you making?
21. What are you doing on sustainability?
22. Is hybrid working possible?
23. Are there fixed or flexible working hours?
Original questions
An extra tip: always save an original question for last, as this is how you make a unique and lasting impression! These are questions that are not asked by every other applicant, as they might not dare to do so.For example:
24. What do you like most about working here?
25. What was the best moment you experienced at this company? And the worst?
26. If your budget were unlimited, what would you want to change?
27. Could I speak to an employee in a similar position about his or her experience?
When should you ask questions during a job interview?
Ideally, you want a job interview to feel like a natural conversation rather than a formal interrogation. That’s why it’s good to ask your questions throughout the conversation. Respond to what the other person says by asking follow-up questions.
An interview always ends with the question: “Is there anything you’d like to ask us?” Take a moment to check whether you’ve asked everything you prepared. You might feel a bit unsure about asking a particular question, but if it helps you make a better decision - go ahead and ask it!
