A job interview invitation makes you lucky enough – but obviously success goes beyond that. In addition to related working experience and a stellar educational background, a job interview is a crucial and major step in the recruitment process. So how do you demonstrate your interest in the job and the company? Ask questions. You read it right. A job interview is a two-way street. You will arrive at a point in an interview when the interviewer would say, “Have you got questions to ask?” So instead of rebutting a shy none-so-far answer, be prepared by doing your homework to enable you to formulate questions to ask at job interview. Research about the company, what it does, its competition, the position you are applying for, and other related information. A survey of over 150 recruitment managers revealed that the most disappointing behavior of an applicant during an interview is not having any questions to ask at all. Polish your interview and make an impressive wrap up by following these tips and the top job interview questions to ask the employer. Important Tips: However, as much as you are encouraged to ask, exercise reticence when asking questions to come up with appropriate queries. This demonstrates your inquisitiveness (which is a good trait), and best of all, your interest on the job and the company. Read these tips and be guided:

• If you’ve done your homework, then prepare questions to ask at a job interview. Being without questions can put doubts on your independency.
• Do not reiterate questions that are featured in the FAQ, or similar sections, of the company’s website or any printed material then employer has provided to you in advance. Doing so can display an irresponsible attitude and disinterest in the interview, the position, or the company itself.
• Some of the questions you have in mind may have been discussed in the course of the interview. If so, simply tell the interviewer of your interest in learning about “this” or “that“, but these had been addressed during the interview. Additional Tip: Try to ask follow-up questions especially if your question were not fully answered.
• A job interview is never the best time to discuss about salary and benefits, including vacations and leaves unless interviewer-initiated, so spare these questions at a later schedule.
• Lastly, skip the did-I-get-the-job question among the questions to ask on a job interview, or if you could be flexible and change schedules upon working. Most employers will phone you first and invite you to a job offer if chosen for the job.

20 Possible Questions to Ask at Job Interview

1. What would you consider the company’s strengths and weaknesses compared to your competition?
2. How much regard does the upper management have on the functions of this position/department?
3. How will my performance subject to the responsibilities of this position be measured? How often and by whom?
4. What skills and abilities do you necessitate on someone holding this position so he/she will succeed?
5. What is the company’s plan in the next five years and how does the organization intend to achieve that? How does this position/department fit in to such goals?
6. What are the daily tasks for this position?
7. What do you think can I deliver to add value?
8. What is that one most important thing you require of me within the first 90 days of my employment?
9. What is the company’s policy on transfers or relocation?
10. Would you describe the ideal employee of your organization?
11. How much freewill will I have for decision-making in my first assignment?
12. What’s the ratio of routine, daily work can I expect?
13. How will you describe a normal week? Is overtime expected in this position and how often?
14. What strengths and weaknesses do you see in me?
15. What are the prospects for growth and development?
16. How does one advance in the corporate ladder? Would you give me an example?
17. What makes it nice to work here?
18. Is this a new position? If not, what was the previous employee’s reason for leaving?
19. How much opportunity is there to reap results for my efforts?
20. What computer equipment and software do you use?

Preparing job interview questions to ask employer can also be a sign of intelligence so show off that intellect. The type of questions you ask can define not only your interest in your pursuit, but also your maturity and sincerity.