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Towards the end of an interview, it’s commonplace for the interviewer to ask whether you have any questions for them. This is another great opportunity for you to mention any points you may have forgotten and is your main opportunity to gather information you want/need to know about the job and/or employer.
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At the end of an interview, you can also ask about (or clarify) the hiring process timeline and what will occur before a successful candidate is selected.
You may be curious about:
When the employer plans to make and communicate a decision
Whether you should make an inquiry as a follow-up
If and when there will be a follow-up/second interview and/or visit to the organization
If and when there will meeting(s) with other members of the organization
For co-op students:
In the majority of cases, the hiring process timeline is structured around the co-op process and is outlined in the important dates calendar. If an employer has chosen to deviate from the co-op process, they will usually proactively provide you with this information during the interview. If you have any concerns, you are welcome to ask the employer questions you have about the hiring process or next steps. You can also to discuss any interview-related questions you may have.
At the end of an interview, if you are interested in the job/employer, express your enthusiasm and thank the interviewer for taking the time to interview you and respond to your questions. Ideally, you will know the names of your interviewer(s), if you don’t, it’s a good idea to ask for a business card or contact information for each interviewer that you can use to craft a thank-you letter/email , if you choose to send one to the interviewer(s).
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Questions you can ask |
Asking questions at the end of an interview is a great opportunity for you to supplement the information you gained during the course of the interview and help you determine whether the job fits your personality, skills, interests and values. Asking questions at the end of an interview also demonstrates your interest in the job to the interviewer(s) by showing your curiosity and knowledge about the role/employer.
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Naturally, some questions will come to mind during the interview, but it’s a good idea to prepare at least two questions in advance. |
Your question(s) should ideally relate to the position and show your enthusiasm and knowledge. By asking thoughtful questions that genuinely matter to you, you will demonstrate to the employer that you’re serious about the organization and the job.
It’s best to create your own, genuine questions; however, the following example may give you a starting point:
What do you see as the top priorities for someone in this position?
Please describe a typical day on the job
How does your company foster diversity and inclusion in the workplace?
What training programs do you have available for your employees?
What level of responsibility could I expect in this position?
Is there a typical career path for a person in this position?
What are the company’s plans for the future?
I've been reading about trends in [TOPIC]. Given these new directions, is there anything (non-confidential, of course) that you could share with me about some of the opportunities and challenges you see coming for this field/sector overall or even for [COMPANY/ORGANIZATION NAME] in particular?
How would you describe your organization’s management style, culture, and/or working environment?
What do you like most about your organization?
How are employees evaluated and promoted in your organization?
For co-op students:
In order to help me arrange my budget for next term, can you tell me what the expected salary is for this position?
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