How do I respond to the question at a job interview: “what questions do you have for me?

SmartyArty: How do I respond to the question at a job interview: “what questions do you have for me?

Answers and Views:

Answer by SM
Ask them the questions you have 🙂
One of the questions could be the kind of work that some one at your level (expertise and experience) would do. That is not always clear.
Another question would be the salary.

Answer by Jono
You could ask.. “is there any means of progressing as I would be very interested to show my worth and move up in the company?” or “Can I enquire as to whether I will be able to demonstrate some other skill (name it!) which I would be eager to use in the company?”. Something positive to show that you are eager and how initiative!

Answer by Tramp
At that point you should ask them any questions you might have about the company or position that you are applying. Examples would be benefits, time off, schedules they are hiring for…..stuff like that.

Answer by NYgirl
I too Hate that question for almost every interview the interviewer tells me exactly what the job entails.

Ask about salary if its not already given, why the other person is leaving
when they think they will be making a decision. And of cause if they don’t give the complete job description ask what exactly would be my day to day functions.

good luck its tough out there.

Answer by Stan
That is a poorly worded question by the interviewer. He should be asking, “What is the first question you have for me”? Posing the question this way tells you he may not have made everything clear the first way indicates you may have not been listening.

Assuming I understood everything which is to be required of me I would say “You have done well in covering everything, when do I start”? Otherwise I would ask about something I did not fully understand. I would say “Could you please go over…..one more time so I completely understand it

Always thank the interviewer for using their valuable time to interview you, you will probably be one of a handful who do so. It will make a difference.

Answer by cashewmonkey
Focus your questions on what you can provide to the position and the company. Ask about advancement opportunities and training opportunities. Use the questions to illustrate your desire to excel at the position you are applying for, and your desire to progress your career with the company to which you are applying.

Try to avoid questions regarding salary, benefits, etc. that may indicate your desire to do the job is contingent on what you will get out of it. Especially during the current employment situations.

Finally, ask questions about the person interviewing you. Ask how he got into the role that he is doing. Ask what he enjoys about his job. Make the question period interactive.

Answer by Truth B. Told SHRUGGED
Definitely take advantage of this answer. Ask questions that show you are interested in this job. For example: Who will be training me? Is this a new position? Who did this job before? How many people work here? What is the company culture like? Ask for their business card.

The most important question you want to ask is: When will you be making a hiring decision?

DON’T ask about salary, benefits or days off.

Good luck!