Questions to ask:
I have never known anyone who has answered “No.” to the question “Do you have any questions for us?”  and have still been offered the job.

Here are just a few intelligent business questions that can be asked.  You should determine ahead of time what questions you will be asking so you can type them up and print them off to take with you.  Always remember that when asking questions to the interviewer (s) it’s a good idea to take notes on the answers you receive.  This gives the impression that you are perhaps comparing the role with other opportunities that are available to you.

Tip: Only ask questions that you are comfortable with and ask in your own words. People at various levels in their career will ask different questions.

1. Why has the role become available?
2. When would you be looking for the successful candidate to start?
3. What are the company's medium term goals, say over the next 5 years?
4. When you think of someone who has been successful in this role in the past, what was it that made them so successful?
5. What sets you apart from your competition?
6. What is the culture of the working and social environment?
7. What kind of ongoing training do you offer to your employees?
8. Are there good opportunities for career progression for top employees?
9. What would you say will be the company’s biggest challenge in the future?
10. What is your level of staff retention?
11. Why do you think that (good or bad)?

Questions or comments you should never ask or make:

1. How much is the position paying?
2. Make negative comments about previous or current employers, competitors or colleagues.
3. What are the hours I would have to work?