Imagine this – you get to the end of an interview, and the employer asks what questions you have. But, unfortunately, you forgot to prepare any!! I’ve seen many people freeze at this question because they prepared every word they’d said but failed to prepare questions to ask the employer.
If you are someone who struggles with this, here are five questions to ask at the end of an interview.
After Interview Question #1: How Do You Support Professional Development and Growth?
This question is essential to ask in an interview as it will give insight into how the company values its employees’ professional growth. It also allows you to understand the opportunities available for learning and development within the company.
Finally, understanding the company’s approach to professional development can help you determine if the company is a good fit for your career goals.
BONUS TIP: You should research the company prior to your interview. Here’s a guide on How To Research A Company Before Applying For a Job
After Interview Question #2: What Will You Consider a Success in This Role a Year from Now?
Sure, job descriptions tell you information about the ins and outs of a job. However, you really want to know what the employer feels are the most essential aspects. You also need to know where you should spend most of your focus. This question is excellent for detailing these things.
Additionally, this question will help you understand what you will be evaluated on and the future plans for your potential role. If your employer cannot give a good answer to this question, this can also raise some red flags. This should be an easy question for an employer to answer.
After Interview Question #3: How is Performance Measured and Evaluated in this Role?
This question is essential to ask as it will give you an idea of the expectations for the role and how you will be evaluated on your performance. Knowing how performance is measured will allow you to align your own goals with those of the company. Additionally, it will give you an idea of how often feedback is given and how it is given. This information can help you ensure that you are on track for success in the role.
After Interview Question #4: What Is Your Onboarding Process?
Do you prefer structure, or do you thrive with flexibility? This is a good question to help determine if the company’s style matches yours. Onboarding can be wildly different from one place to another. Some places give you lots of training, while others let you learn as you go.
This question will help you get a sense of the organization’s approach. If it is a job that you feel confident about, a hands-off approach may be acceptable. On the other hand, if you feel you need a lot of training, you may want to hear about a strategic onboarding process.
After Interview Question #5: What measures has your company put in place to advance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging?
According to Glassdoor “67% of job seekers consider workplace diversity an important factor when considering employment opportunities, and more than 50% of current employees want their workplace to do more to increase diversity.” If this is an important value to you. Make sure you ask about it in your interview. Assess whether diversity is embedded within the work culture or just another box they have to check.
You want to ask questions at the end of an interview
asking questions after your interview will help you make the best decision should an offer be extended. However, remember that an interview is a two-way street. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Ideally, you don’t want to wait until the end of the interview to ask your questions. Instead, try to incorporate your questions into the interview. This will help the interview feel more like a conversation than an interrogation.
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