Asking questions at an interview shows your interest in the position and in the company. It also lets you steer the interview to the areas of your strengths. Think about what you need to know about the company before you accept an offer. Asking questions lets you be sure you know exactly what the employer expects from you in a position - something you may not know just from reading the general description in the newspaper ad. Here are some questions to ask a potential employer.

1. What are the day-to-day responsibilities I’ll have in this job?
   
   
2. What office equipment / computer software does this company use?
   
   
3. What challenges am I likely to face if I accept this position?
   
   
4. What personality traits do you think are necessary to be successful in this position?
   
   
5. Will I be working as part of a team or alone?
   
   
6. Who will evaluate me if I’m hired? / Tell me about the reporting structure & channels of communication used here.
   
   
7. What is the company’s culture / atmosphere?
   
   
8. What type of growth and advancement opportunities does this position / the company offer? / Are continuing education & professional training stressed here?
   
   
9. When will a decision be made about this position?
   
   
10. Why did YOU choose this company?