10 Questions You Need To Ask At Your Next Interview
Cosmopolitan Sri Lanka|January 2019

It's not all about what the interviewer asks you: impressing your next boss comes down to the questions you ask them, too. Here's what you need to know

Lisa Katz
10 Questions You Need To Ask At Your Next Interview

We've all heard the dreaded line: “Do you have any questions for us?" Do you usually nervously shake your head? Well, in your next job interview, you're not going to do that. Instead, you're going to glean vital info on the vacancy and impress your interviewer with insightful questions that show you mean business - and that you will be a great addition to theirs. “Interviewing is a two-way street,” says Jessica O'Gorman, recruiter for Uber's Middle East and Africa regions. "Yes, the company is assessing whether you're the right fit but you should absolutely be doing the same. You should leave every interview feeling comfortable that you've gained insight on the role and the company.” Start with these queries:

1 What is the company culture like?

Insight into things such as dress code, working from home, flexi-time and overall company values is valuable in helping you understand whether the company you're applying at is right for you. “It's like trying to understand the personality of a company - if your personalities clash, it might not be a good fit for either party,” says O'Gorman. It also shows you care about your working environment a positive sign to a potential employer that you'll invest in them if they hire you.

2 What do you do as a company to ensure a productive working environment?

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