INTERVIEW TIPS - 25 Questions To Ask At The End Of An Interview In 2024
Posted 16th October 2024 • Written by Rachel Wells on www.forbes.com • • • • • •
You've finally identified a remote job that fits you perfectly, applied for it, and been successful in securing an interview. You've built rapport with the hiring manager. The interview questions may have been tricky, but you successfully breezed through the answers and handled every scenario they threw at you like a boss.
Now it's your turn. The table is flipped on you, and the question is poised: "Do you have any questions for us?"
What You Need To Know Before Answering, "Do You Have Any Questions For Us?"
In this scenario, the very worst thing you could ever do is to come unprepared, without having any questions to ask the interviewer at all.
Answering with a "no," or much worse, a lame question that could have easily been answered through a quick perusal of the company's career page or the job description—demonstrates that you have little interest and enthusiasm in the role, do not pay attention to details, and are not going to be worth the company's time and investment since you are not showing signs of a committed employee.
It's essential to plan the questions you will ask in advance. This gives you enough quality time to be strategic, research the company, ask questions related to your research, and ensure you are not asking commonplace questions, questions that have little bearing or importance to the successful execution of the role, or ones that are already answered clearly.
- What is a typical day or week like in this role?
- What are the key challenges I would face in this role should I be hired?
- How is performance measured and reviewed for this position?
- What are the main priorities for this role in the first 90 days/ 6 months?
- How does this role contribute to the organization's overall goals?
- What functions are on the team I would be working with, and can you tell me more about my team?
- How does the team communicate and collaborate when working remotely?
- What is the company's approach to maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
- How does the company support professional development and career growth?
- How often do you provide feedback and performance reviews?
- What tools and technologies do you use across the organization to support remote work?
- What events or activities do you have in place to ensure employee connection and engagement? Do you have in-person meetups at any pint in the year?
- Are there any expectations for remote employees such as myself to work specific hours or be in a particular time zone?
- What is the onboarding process for remote employees?
- Is this a newly created vacancy or am I filling a role after someone has left? Why did that person leave?
- What did the last person who filled this role do, or not do, that I should replicate or do better?
- Where do you see this company in a year's time? Three years' time? And how would this role make a difference to that vision?
- In light of the recent news regarding XYZ, what mechanisms have you put in place to adapt to changes in the industry?
- How far along are with XYZ project, and where/how would my role contribute to its success?
- How do you foster diversity and inclusion within the team and across the organization?
- Are there opportunities for progression within this role or department?
- What strengths do you think would make someone successful in this position?
- How does the company support continuous learning and skill development?
- Are there opportunities to work on cross-functional projects or with other departments?
- What are the next steps in the hiring process, and when can I expect to hear back?
Asking these questions at the end of your interview demonstrates leadership skills, proactiveness, and strong communication skills—all three competencies of which are highly favoured by employers. These questions put you in the driver's seat, give you more control over the job outcome and interview experience, and leave a memorable, favourable impression on the hiring panel.
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