Questions to ask at an interview?

[reflex]

 

[benjo plz.]

Nice photochop .

 

[sunama]

I've never asked questions because I feel I need to. If there isn't anything I want to know I just say I dont have any.

Same here.

If there is a genuine question i have the need to know the answer to, then i will ask it. But if its a question, for the sake of a question (like some of those that have been listed above) then i think its a complete waste. All my (job related) interviews have generally come from the same company i work for, as internal vacancies are what i tend to go for. Ive got 3/4 jobs that ive applied for [the one that i didnt get (i'm glad i didnt get it) was down to something else i didnt say during the interview] and i didnt ask any questions at the end of the interview - reason being that i wanted to show that ive done all my research BEFORE i got to the interview stage.

If u end up asking some question during the interview, after u have gone the interviewer might think, "shouldnt he know the answer to that already?"

I just find it difficult to believe that asking questions could actually make any difference to whether or not u get the job or not. If u r genuinely interested in the job (and want the job badly), u should've done your research before u even applied for the job.

 

[pegasus1]

Ask if the boss's wife put's out

 

[Kell_ee001]

Just read Huddy's guide. It's fantastic. I shall be printing that one out!

It's brilliant isn't it?!

Everytime I read it I take a little more information in - there's just so much good advice!

 

[pegasus1]

Im in a very stable job (investigations pending) but i might have a look at this.
Can i be lazy and ask somebody for a link, huddy wouldnt mind.

 

[Kell_ee001]

Can i be lazy and ask somebody for a link, huddy wouldnt mind.

Try in post #3

 

[pegasus1]

Try in post #3

I asked to be lazy
Downloaded now.
Bloody women.
Hoping i wont need this (for a while at least).
My job is great, when its good its good. when you get it wrong you get to be on the front page of the Daily Mirror then you lose your job or go to Pris

 

[pegasus1]

Oi Haly
Thats a little weak for a sig isnt it, you have had some crackers in the past
Yes i know mine is very poor

 

[Haly]

Which sig? There's a rotation of them

 

[pegasus1]

Which sig? There's a rotation of them

I dont lower myself to the Gen Discussion that offten so i hav'nt seen all of your sigs but the ones i have, have been better (can we get more emoticons)
Only joking matey.

 

[Haly]

I dont lower myself to the Gen Discussion that offten so i hav'nt seen all of your sigs but the ones i have, have been better (can we get more emoticons)
Only joking matey.

Hehe no worries, I keep meaning to find the time to make more anyway

 

[pegasus1]

Hehe no worries, I keep meaning to find the time to make more anyway

Check you with a new one, i've only recently learnt how to link to pictures. Ive good PC but i can be such a noob in other things

 

[AthlonTom]

I always ask about prospects - a career kinda thing.

When I leave I always say "see you soon" - normally works

 

[Garp]

I've never asked questions because I feel I need to. If there isn't anything I want to know I just say I dont have any.

All the advice I've had from agencies and the like is that you should always have a question or two up your sleeve to ask.
Before turning up at an interview I always read up on the company, their history and their current product line, and then think of relevant questions. The aim is to present myself as someone who is interested in the company not just the job, and who is actually capable of independant, intelligent thinking.

Back to OP, questions about training and induction are always good, especially if its your first job within that specific area of business.
Off hand the two more generic ones I had written down for my last interview was:

"What induction / training opportunities are there" (that went down well)
"Where do you see the company going in the next 5 years" (Shows an interest in longevity of the role, that you're not just in it to get a couple of years experience under your belt)

Beyond that my questions were rather specific to the company and their product.
Oh, and always make sure you've got them written down (in a smart notebook or somesuch). a) it looks good, like you've actually put effort in; b) it ensures you don't forget anything.