How many questions should I ask?

Two or three well-chosen questions are enough. Prepare five in case some are answered earlier.

What if the interviewer already answered everything?

Say so, then ask a follow-up on one of the answers, for example about a challenge they mentioned.

Can I write my questions down?

Yes. It shows you prepared. Keep a short list in a notebook.

Questions to ask the interviewer at the end of an interview

Last updated 7 November 2026

"Do you have any questions for us?" is not a courtesy. It is the last part of the interview and the one candidates remember. Good questions show that you have thought about the job, and they help you decide whether you want it. Prepare five, expect two or three to be answered during the conversation, and ask the best remaining ones.

Questions about the work

These show that you are thinking about doing the job well.

What would a good first three months look like in this role?
What are the biggest challenges the team is working on right now?
What does a typical week look like?
Which tools and processes does the team use, and what would I need to learn?
How is the work reviewed, and how quickly do people get feedback?

Questions about the team and the manager

The people you work with matter as much as the tasks.

Who would I work with most closely?
How does the team make decisions when people disagree?
How would you describe your management style?
How does the team share what it learns?
What do people who thrive here have in common?

Questions about growth and success

These show ambition without sounding impatient.

How is performance measured in this role?
What training or mentoring is available?
What have people in this role gone on to do?
How do you give feedback, and how often?
What would make someone exceptional here, not just good?

Questions about the next steps

Close with practical questions so you know what to expect.

What are the next steps in the process, and when should I expect to hear from you?
Is there anything about my background you would like me to clarify?
Is there anything that would stop you from hiring me that I could address now?
Who else would I meet?
When would the role start?

Five questions to skip

Avoid asking about things you could find on the website, about holidays or breaks in the first interview, about whether you can work less than agreed, about gossip, or "What does your company do?" Save pay and benefits detail for when the conversation moves to an offer, unless the interviewer raises it.

How to choose your questions

Pick questions you genuinely want answered, because you will listen to the replies and your follow-up shows it. Choose one about the work, one about the team and one about what success looks like. If the interviewer answered something during the conversation, say so and ask a deeper question about the answer.

For an internship or an AI screening interview

For an internship, ask who will guide you, what you will work on in the first weeks and how interns get feedback. If your first round is an AI-led interview, there may be no time for questions at the end; keep your questions for the person who meets you next, and use the invitation e-mail to ask about the process.

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Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I ask?: Two or three well-chosen questions are enough. Prepare five in case some are answered earlier.
What if the interviewer already answered everything?: Say so, then ask a follow-up on one of the answers, for example about a challenge they mentioned.
Can I write my questions down?: Yes. It shows you prepared. Keep a short list in a notebook.