What are some good questions to ask in a job interview

Some good questions to ask in a job interview include:

• What are your expectations for me in this role? What should I accomplish in the first 90 days? (To clarify role expectations early) ¹

• What does a typical day or week look like in this role? (To understand daily responsibilities) ^{4, 8}

• What are the biggest challenges someone in this role might face? (To foresee obstacles) ^{8, 4}

• Can you tell me about the team I would be working with? (To learn about collaboration and team culture) ²

• How would you describe the workplace culture? (To assess fit with company environment) ^{5, 6, 8}

• What opportunities are there for professional growth and training? (To understand career development) ^{6, 2}

• Why is this position available? Is it a new role or replacing someone? (To understand role history) ⁶

• How does the company support work-life balance? (To gauge employee wellbeing) ⁸

• What are the company’s plans for growth in the next few years? (To see company direction and stability) ^{2, 5, 8}

• What does success look like in this position? How will it be measured? (To understand performance metrics) ⁶

• When do you expect to make a hiring decision? (To know the timeline) ⁶

These questions demonstrate interest and help the candidate understand if the job and company are a good fit for them. ^{1, 4, 8, 6}

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