Job Interview Questions to Ask

When you are at a job interview, the person doing the interview will be asking you a series of questions so that he or she can determine if you are the right person for the job. They will be looking at a number of areas to see if you're a good fit such as your personality, your past job history, how well you interact with peers as well as employers and what your job ethics are.

One of the best ways to show that you are interested in the position as well as the company is to ask questions. Most interviews leave room for you to ask questions at the end of the job interview but you can certainly show a strong interest if you ask the right questions throughout the interview. Below is a list of some of the best job interview questions to ask. You want to be sure that you have a list prepared rather then going into the interview with nothing. Asking no questions at all shows your lack of interest in the company as well as the job itself.

What sort of turnover rate does the company have?

How long has this position been in place and how many people have had it?

Does the company have any plans for cutbacks or will they be expanding?

Why is this position open?

How long has this particular position been in place?

Did the previous employee who held the position get promoted or why did he or she leave the position?

What type of job will I be doing and what duties will I be expected to perform?

Who is the supervisor for this position and will I be supervising anyone?

What is the dress code for the company?

How long have you been with the company?

What type of health plans do you offer?

Is there life Insurance?

What type of vacation time do you offer your employees?

Are there any problems that my department is having?

What are the company's weaknesses and strengths?

Does the company have any long term or short term goals?

What type of promotion policy do you have?

Do you offer any professional training to help employees better their work knowledge?

When will you be making your decision about the position?

 If you want the position then you need to let the interviewer know just as if this is not a right fit for you, you need to say so. Tell the interviewer that you are very interested in the position and you would like to know either way as to what their decision is. It is always good to send a follow up letter telling then thank you for the opportunity to meet with them and recap the highlights of the interview and remind them of your strong points and what makes you a perfect fit for the position.