When it comes to a job interview, you expect that the hiring manager will ask you a lot of questions. Somemay be standardand somemay be curveballs, but either way, you know you’ll be doing most of the answering.

However, most interviews include some time at the end toask your questions。This is your chance tointerview the employer and learn more about the company。And while there are plenty of questions you can ask, take some time to plan out not just what you want to ask but how you’re going to ask it to ensure you get the most helpful answers.

Plan Ahead

As you prepare for your interview, you’llresearch the company,its culture, and the position. And as you research, you’ll probably have some questions that more research can’t answer.

Bring these questions with you. This way, you’ll be ready to go with insightful, uncommon questions that will “wow” the hiring manager.

Take Notes

Taking notes throughout the interview gives you a document to refer to when you write yourthank-you note(and consider the pros and cons of the job). Your notes will also help you track which of your questions the interview answers and any new ones that pop up.

For example, during the interview, you may decide there are some key differences between what was in the job posting and how the hiring manager describes the job. Jotting down a question about the differences ensures youdon’t forget to ask for clarificationwhen it’s your turn.

Use Your Time Wisely

Often, your chance to ask questions is at the very end of the interview, and you may run out of time to ask them all. So,ask your most pressing questions firstto ensure you get the crucial information, and ask follow-up questions if you need to.

Because most interviewers will keep an eye on the clock, they’ll likely offer you the opportunity to email them any unanswered questions. And if they don’t, you can save those questions for later interviews or after you get an offer.

Make Your Questions About Them

While your questions should help you figure out if theemployer is a good fit, avoid questions that focus on what the employer can do for you. Though the tables are turned, ultimately, it’s the employer that decides to extend an offer (or not), soframe your questions around the employer’s needs, not your wants。

For example, if things like vacation, salary, or bonuses are deal-breakers for you, you should consider asking clear, direct questions about these topics. But if they aren’t deal-breakers, consider asking your questions “indirectly” by focusing the question on what you can do for the employer.

Instead of asking, “How big of a bonus can I expect?” you can say, “How will my performance be measured, and what can I do to exceed your expectations?” Reframing the question this way helps you learn more about what would be expected of you and how the company will measure your overall success instead of focusing on the benefit to you (the bonus).

Throw It Back to Them

最后一个问题是让interview back to the employer. Something like, “Are there any questions I haven’t answered?” or “Do you need any more details from me?” gives the employer a chance to get their lingering questions answered and willlet them take the leadclosing out the interview。

It Goes Both Ways

The most important thing to remember is thata job interview is a two-way street。尽可能多的雇主想看看你’re a good fit for the role and can do the job, you need to find out if the employer is a good fit for you and if youwantto do the job. Take advantage of the opportunity to ask insightful questions to help you figure this out.

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