Job Interviews Should be a Conversation – 10 questions to ask

Although job interviews often feel like an interrogation, they’re meant to be a conversation between you and a potential employer. Asking plenty of questions during a job interview can not only help you build a dialogue, but it can also help you evaluate if the job is right for you.

Before you pick and choose from the following top 10, be sure to consider the culture of the organisation and the interviewer doing the selecting. Adopt the right tone and convey a positive attitude – you want to ensure this opportunity works for you, not against you.

1. What are the most enjoyable and the least enjoyable aspects of the role?
2. You mentioned there will be a lot of presenting / researching / liaising; what do your most successful people find satisfying about this part of the role?
3. What types of training opportunities do you offer?
4. Is there scope for promotion in the future?
5. Can you tell me how the role relates to the overall structure of the organisation?
6. How would you describe the work culture here?
7. In what way is performance measured and reviewed?
8. What are the most important issues that you think your organisation will face? or • You have recently introduced a new product / service / division / project; how will this benefit the organisation?
9. May I tell you a little more about my particular interest in communicating with clients / developing new ideas / implementing better systems?
10. Do you have any doubts about whether I am suited to this position?

Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at Top 10 questions to ask in job interviews | Guardian Jobs.