However, do you realize there are questions you need to ask too? At the end of most interviews you usually are given an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Remember this is still part of your job interview. The questions you ask here can make or break the impression the interviewer has of you. What are the types of questions you should ask though?

Below are some suggestions of what to ask so you get the most out of the interview. These will not cover every type of interview you will go on though. You may have to come up with other questions on your own to fit your case. But they will give you a start to know what information to ask for.

Some Questions You Could Ask the Job Interviewer:

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1. Will this company cross train me in other jobs to insure more job security?
2. I did my research but I couldn’t find how long this company has been in business, could you please tell me?
3. Does this company respect the employee’s family rights in case a child is seriously ill and need special attention? Or is the company strict with their rules according to such circumstances?
4. Is there are company car pool for those interested in saving gas and the environment?
5. Does management have an open-door policy for employees to come talk about their concerns or ideas?
6. Does this company pay me to go back to college and get further training to do with this job?
7. Is there plenty room to pursue higher positions within this company?
8. When can I expect to hear something? It would be nice to have an idea so you can move onto another company.
9. How many sick and personal days do I get per year? Do they rollover to the nest when not taken?
10. Are there any extra duties to this job that were not covered in the interview?

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11. Is there a full-benefit package to take care of such things as health insurance?
12. As a manager, if I get this position, will I have the right to hire and fire? If not who has that power within the company?
13. Who will I directly answer to within the company?
14. What is the day-to-day dress code for this position?
15. If I am to be hired what type of introductory training do I receive?
16. How long is the probationary period for this job, 30, 60, or 90 days?
17. Is there a chance of being transferred to another city while in the employment of this company?
18. What kind of education do I need to further my position in this company?
19. Is there a break room for the employees to eat in so that I can bring my lunch with me?
20. How does the pay cycle run, once a month, every two weeks, or bi-monthly?
21. Can you do job sharing?  I want part time and so does a friend with the same qualifications.
22. Can I bring my child to work for “Bring a daughter/son to work day”?
23. Do I have to use my car for company business and if so do I get gas money?
24. Which kind of footwear is and is not allowed?
25. Do you have an on site daycare? Does it have a nurse on staff?
26. How up-to-date is your computer network?
27. Are we given hands-on training or trained on computer?
28. What are the overall goals for a person in this position?
29. How much charity work does this establishment do?
30. Is this company a green-operating one? A lot are these days and this question would show you are green in your beliefs.

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31. Is any animal testing done by this facility? Only ask this question if it fits the type of business it is though.
32. Is smoking allowed in the building or is this a no-smoking building?
33. What is the chain of command? This is always important to understand.
34. What are some of the challenges I may have to overcome to be a success at this job?
35. Do I get a discount when shopping here? Of course you would only ask this one if it were a retail job.
36. Can I wear my hair in any ethnic hairstyle I choose?
37. What is the employee turnover rate for the company?