20 Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

"Do you have any questions?" is your chance to stand out and evaluate the company.

About the Role

1. "What does a typical day look like in this role?"
2. "What are the biggest challenges someone in this position would face?"
3. "What would success look like in the first 90 days?"
4. "How is performance measured for this role?"

About the Team

5. "Can you tell me about the team I'd be working with?"
6. "What's the team's biggest priority right now?"
7. "How does the team collaborate — what tools do you use?"
8. "What's the management style of the person I'd report to?"

About Growth

9. "What opportunities for professional development do you offer?"
10. "Where have people in this role progressed to?"
11. "Is there a mentorship program?"
12. "How often are performance reviews conducted?"

About the Company

13. "What's the company culture like day-to-day?"
14. "What are the company's biggest goals for the next year?"
15. "How has the company changed in the last few years?"
16. "What do you personally enjoy most about working here?"

Strategic Questions

17. "What's the biggest challenge the company is facing right now?"
18. "How does this role contribute to the company's larger goals?"
19. "Is there anything about my background that gives you pause?"
20. "What are the next steps in the interview process?"

Questions to Avoid

• ❌ "What does your company do?" (should know this)
• ❌ "How soon can I take vacation?" (too early)
• ❌ "Did I get the job?" (puts them on the spot)
• ❌ Questions answered on their website