Questions to Ask in an Interview

An interview is a two-way communication. Your interviewer is asking you questions to learn about you and your skills. In return, you need to prepare questions to ask. In fact, your interviewer will expect you to have some questions. Not asking any questions could make you seem unprepared or disinterested. So, take the time to think about what you want to know about the position or the company before having the interview.

You need to keep in mind that you can’t ask questions at random. Some questions can even cost you the internship that you want.

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Avoid "Me" Questions

"Me" questions are those that put yourself ahead of the employer. These include questions about salary, work hours per week, insurance, or vacation time. During an interview, you need to convince the interviewer how you can benefit the company, not the other way around. Once you are offered a position, you can begin to ask what the company can do for you.

Avoid "Yes" or "No" Questions

The best questions to ask are focused and open-ended questions. Try not to ask a "yes," "no," or other one-word answer which could likely be answered by searching the company's website. Instead, ask questions that will create a dialogue between yourself and the interviewer.

Avoid Personal Questions

While it is a good idea to try to establish a rapport with your interviewer, do not ask personal questions that are not public information. Avoid overly personal questions about the interviewer's family, race, etc.

Instead, ask questions about a variety of topics to demonstrate your curiosity and interest in all aspects of the position.

Here's a list of suggested questions to ask in an interview so you can ensure the company is a good match for your qualifications and interests.

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