At the end of your interview, most likely you will be asked, "Do you have any questions?"  Always come prepared to ask an interviewer a few questions, keeping in mind other questions may arise during the course of the interview.  Not asking questions can be viewed as a lack of interest in the position.

• Is this a new position?
• Describe a typical day on the job for someone in this position.
• How would you describe the ideal candidate for this position?
• Are there advancement opportunities available with your company?
• Does your company encourage professional development and continuing education?
• Who would be my supervisor?  To whom would I report?
• What is the supervisory style of the person I would be reporting to?
• What type of training or orientation is offered to new employees?
• What goals or expectations do you have for the individual in this position?
• What do you see as the most challenging/rewarding aspects of this position?
• Does your company participate in any type of community service?
• Describe the work environment and/or company culture.
• What type of role does this position play in the "big picture" of the company/organization/department?
• What do you enjoy the most about working for this company?  The least?
• Are performance evaluations conducted?  If so, how often and how are they conducted?
• What are the company's goals for the future?
• Is there anything else you need to know about me that I haven't already addressed?

• What is the salary for this position?  What are the benefits?
• How much vacation time do I get?
• What will I be doing in this position?
  (You should already have a general idea of what you will be doing, but you can ask for more details or specific information.)
• Can you tell me about your company and what you do?

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