150+ Questions You May Ask During an Interview: Show them You Are Prepared and are a Perfect Match For the Job (Questions to Ask)

by Lisa Hazard

Are there any other questions I can answer for you? Are there any reasons I’m not fully qualified for this position?

Are you most interested in a candidate who works independently, on a team, cross-functionally, or through a combination of them all?

Can you please show me some examples of projects that I’d be working on?

Could you describe your company's management style and the type of employee who fits well with it?

Do you have any concerns about me or about my qualifications that may prevent you from selecting me for the job?

Do you see any gaps in my qualifications that I need to fill?

How does upper management view the role and importance of this department and this position?

What are the most immediate challenges of the position that need to be addressed in the first three months?

What are the performance expectations of this position over the first 12 months?

What are the skills and attributes you value most for someone being hired for this position?

What is one of the biggest problems the company faces that someone with my background could help alleviate?

What particular computer equipment and software do you use?

What parts of your job do you find most challenging?

What skills and experiences would make an ideal candidate? What skills are required in your position on a day-to-day basis?

What specific qualities and skills are you looking for in the job candidate? What type of background do you feel would be best suited for success in this position? What were the major strengths and weaknesses of the last person who held this job?