Knowing the right questions to ask on an interview can be tough. Knowing when and how to ask them at the appropriate time can be even more challenging. At some point in the interview you know the interviewer will ask “Do you have any questions for me?” and you need to be prepared.

Below are some examples of good and bad interview questions:

  1. “What do you do, exactly?”
  2. “How many personal, sick and vacation days will I get?”
  3. Why is this position vacant?” – This is a seemingly appropriate question, but can appear gossipy. It is best to wait and see if the interviewer mentions why the position is available.

You should be able to determine if you and company/position are a good fit from the questions you ask on an interview. The best way to accomplish this is by asking bold questions.

  1. How receptive are you to feedback from your employees when you do something they disagree with?
  2. As a manager, what frustrates you about the people that work for you?
  3. Is there a project your department is working on now? If so, how are you interacting with your staff on it?

Don’t play it safe by only asking the same general questions as everyone else. If you want to make a memorable impression dig deep and ask questions related specifically to the position and department you are interviewing for.