eGigHow to answer “Do you have any questions for us?”
Your questions show interest and judgement, and they help you decide whether the job is right for you. “No” suggests you are not that interested.
How to answer
- Prepare four or five questions; some may be answered during the interview.
- Ask about the work, the team and how success is measured.
- Leave pay and leave questions for later rounds unless they raise them.
Sample answers
Use these as a starting point. Swap in your own experience and numbers, and practise saying your answer out loud.
About the role
What would a great first three months look like in this role? What are the biggest challenges the person in this job will face?
About the team
How big is the team, and who would I work with most closely? How does the team usually share work and feedback?
About growth
How have other people in this role grown within the company? Is there training for new joiners? What are the next steps in the hiring process?
Mistakes to avoid
- Saying you have no questions.
- Asking things that are clearly on their website.
- Only asking about pay, leave or working from home in a first interview.
Tip: Finish by asking about next steps, so you know when to expect to hear back.
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Tell me about yourselfA two-minute pitch: present, past, future.Why should we hire you?Match your strengths to their needs, with proof.What are your strengths?Two or three strengths the job needs, each with an example.What are your weaknesses?A real weakness, and what you are doing about it.Why do you want to work here?Show you know the company and why it fits you.Where do you see yourself in five years?Ambition that fits the role and the company.Why are you leaving your current job?Look forward to what you want, not back at what went wrong.What are your salary expectations?A researched range, with room to discuss.Tell me about a time you failedA real failure, what you learned and what changed.Describe a challenge you overcame at workA STAR story with a clear result.How do you handle stress and pressure?Your method, with a real example.What is your greatest achievement?One result you are proud of, explained with STAR.What motivates you?What drives you, and how it fits the job.How do you work in a team?Your role in a team, shown through an example.Tell me about a conflict with a coworkerA calm, professional resolution.What do you know about our company?Show your research in three or four facts.Why is there a gap in your resume?Honest, brief and focused on now.What makes you unique?The mix of skills and experience only you bring.Describe yourself in three wordsThree relevant words, each with a quick example.
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