Impress the employer by having a list of prepared questions. Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Can you describe a typical day for a person in this position?
• Tell me about the type of training you provide for new hires?
• Who would be my immediate supervisor?
• How can my skills be of direct use to this department?
• How often are performance reviews given?
• How long have you worked here?
• What motivated you to accept a position with this company?
• What sets company X apart from its competitors?
• What has been your biggest challenge since you joined the company?
• If you could change one thing about the company, what would it be?
• What is your perception of how employees view upper management?
• What are the biggest challenges currently facing the company?
• How would you describe the company culture?
• What is the number one complaint from your current employee population?
• Can you tell me about the company’s future growth plans?
• What is the current turnover rate for both this position and the company overall?
• Can you give me a general overview of the benefits that are offered?
• What are your expectations of the person you hire for this position?
• Is there a typical career path for a person in this role?
• What does it take to be successful at this company?
• Do you have a mentoring program?

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