Questions to Ask:

It is important to ask a lot of questions both throughout the interview and at the end of the interview when interviewers generally ask if you have any questions. Therefore, you should prepare a list of 5-15 technical and 5-15 non-technical questions and memorize them before the interview. Do not inquire about salary, vacation, bonuses, or other benefits.

Sample Questions you should ask your interviewer:

Could you tell me about the goals and growth plans  for the company?

What is the main thing that needs to be accomplished in this position within the next 6-12 months?

What are the most important skills a candidate must have to be successful in this position?

Why did you join this company?, and what would you change if you could?

Why is the position available if it is not a new position?

What made the pervious person in this position successful

What criteria will my supervisor use for my performance evaluation and how frequently, and in what manner, will my supervisor and I meet?

How do you (the supervisor) like to operate in terms of assignments, delegation of responsibility and authority, general operating style, etc.?

What long and term problems and opportunities do you think my prospective area faces?

With whom will I be interacting most frequently and what are their responsibilities and the nature of our interaction?

What particular things about my background, and experience,  interest you?

How would you describe the responsibilities of the position?

What experience should the ideal candidate for this job have?

How does one advance in the company?

Is there anything in my background or experience to prevent you from considering me as a viable candidate?

When can I expect to hear from you?