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Have you ever gone to an interview for a job and wondered if there was anything you should ask? Take a look at the following:

If you are having trouble developing questions, consider the following samples as food for thought. However, don't ask a question if you are not truly interested in the answer; it will be obvious to the employer.

* What are the company's strengths and weaknesses compared to its competition?
* How important does upper management consider the function of this department/position?
* What is the organization's plan for the next five years, and how does this department fit in?
* Could you explain your organizational structure?
* How will my leadership responsibilities and performance be measured? By whom?
* What are the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?
* Could you describe your company's management style and the type of employee who fits well with it?
* What are some of the skills and abilities necessary for someone to succeed in this job?
* What is the company's policy on providing seminars, workshops, and training so employees can keep up their skills or acquire new ones?
* What particular computer equipment and software do you use?
* What kind of work can I expect to be doing the first year?
Ref. https://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/interview/AskQues.htm

What are some of the key unique questions you ask your potential employer?

Questions

Some other good questions to ask are about the inevitability of change. Is this company one that tends to make allot changes on the fly, planned, or do they not make allot of changes? Another good question that I have found is good to ask before you accept a job, what is your opportunity for advancement/how long do you have to stay in the same position before you can move up or to another department. Many companies require at least a year or more in the position you hire into before you can move up or move to another part of the company.