10 Impressive Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

At the end of every job interview, you’re likely to hear, “Do you have any questions I can answer for you?” As someone who has interviewed hundreds, if not thousands, of job candidates in my career, I’m always taken aback by how many people respond with “No.” After all, you’re considering spending 40-plus hours a week at this company … surely there’s something you’d like to know.

The problem, I suspect, is that people worry the invitation to turn the tables is a trap — just another way for interviewers to judge them. They’re worried their queries will seem demanding or out of touch, or they wonder if they’re supposed to pick questions that will somehow burnish their image as the most highly qualified candidate. Or, especially common, they have no idea how to tactfully ask the things they most want to know. Things like “What are you really like as a boss?” and “Is everyone here miserable?” Here are ten strong questions that will get you useful insights into whether the job is right for you.

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