Toward the end of the interview, you probably will be asked whether you have any questions to ask the interviewer. This opportunity is your invitation to demonstrate that you have done your homework on the company. It also will help you understand the responsibilities of the position and clarify your feelings about whether you want the job.

Do not ask a question just for the sake of asking one; an astute interviewer may ask why you are interested in that information and what it has to do with whether or not you will take the job.

Here are some suggested questions to get you started:

· How long has the position existed?
· How long has the position been open?
· What is the time frame for filling the position?
· What do you consider the most important daily responsibilities of this job, and why?
· Why is the position open now?
· Who would I be working with?
· Can you tell me about the people that I would be working with?
· What are the department's goals over the next two or three years?
· What are the department's strengths?
· What are the reporting channels?
· To whom would I be accountable? Would I have more than one boss?
· What are my potential career paths within the company?
· How much overtime is involved? How much travel is involved?
· How frequent are the salary reviews?
· Are reviews based on merit and performance?
· How does the performance appraisal and reward system work?
· Does the company have an orientation program for new employees?
· Does the company encourage outside professional development training?
· Does the company cover any of the costs for professional development training?
· Does the company reimburse moving expenses for new employees?
· Would the company cover living and travel expenses while I find permanent housing for my family?
· Would the company assist my significant other in his/her job search?
· Would there be opportunities for increased responsibility and broader experience?

Don't forget to check out The Interview Handbook (published by the ACS Department of Career Services) for more information and advice about interviewing. This publication also offers suggested questions to ask interviewers based on your personal values assessment.