Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview (and Why)
“What questions do you have for us?”
Why interviewers ask it
It’s your chance to find out whether you want the job, and the interviewer learns from what you ask: whether you’ve thought about the role, and what you care about.
What they want to hear
- Questions about the work, the team and success
- Evidence you listened during the interview
- Genuine interest
How to structure your answer: Two or three good questions
- 1The role“What would a great first six months look like in this role?”
- 2The team“How does the team decide what to work on?” or “Who would I work with most closely?”
- 3Follow-upSomething the interviewer mentioned earlier that you’d like to hear more about.
Example answers
Made-up examples to show the shape of a good answer. Yours should use your own experience and numbers.
What would a great first six months look like for the person in this role? What’s the biggest challenge the team is facing right now? How do you measure success for this role after a year? You mentioned the team is moving to a new CRM; how far along is that, and would this role be involved?
What does orientation look like for nurses new to the department? How are rosters set, and how much notice do staff get? What support is there for further study or certification? What do nurses who’ve been here a while say they like most about working on this unit?
Mistakes to avoid
- “No, I think you’ve covered everything.” Always have two or three ready.
- Questions the website or the interview already answered.
- Leading with salary, leave or remote work before an offer. Ask later, or of the recruiter.
Other ways it’s asked
- “Do you have any questions for me?”
- “Is there anything you’d like to ask?”
- “Anything else you want to know about the role?”
Practise it out loudAnswers that read well often run long when spoken. Practise in a mock interview and get feedback on content, pace and filler words.
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