Do You Have Any Questions?

Almost always, this is a sign the interview is drawing to a close, and that you have one more chance to make an impression.

Remember the adage: people respect what you inspect, not what you expect. Create questions from any of the following:

• Find out why the job is open, who had it last and what happened to him or her?
• When will you get the opportunity to meet the person to whom you would report?
• What type of training is required and how long is it?
• What would your first assignment be?
• What are the realistic chances for growth in the job?
• What are the skills and attributes most needed to get ahead in the company?
• Who will be the company`s main competitor over the next few years?
• If there is a written job description, can you see it?
• How would you describe the firm/company culture?
• What do you see as the key challenges of this role?
• What are the organisation`s major business objectives in the coming year?
• How are employees measured in terms of performance?
• What processes exist to support employees in their career development?
• How would you describe the firm/company`s values?
• What key issues currently face the organisation?
• What can I expect to be involved in during my first six months of joining?
• What are the department`s priorities during the next six months?