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Please Ask Interview Questions for Digital Development Jobs

I noticed a strange trend recently: interviewees not asking any questions of the interviewers and their company.

Always Ask Questions

I don’t know why someone would not ask questions in an interview. The whole point of an interview is for us to get to know each other. To find out if we will be a good fit for each other. If this will be a good working relationship – the goal of every hiring manager and you.

Yet, I am often surprised by how many people don’t have questions or are reluctant to ask questions in an interview.

Questions Show Interest

When you ask a question about the role, the team, and the company, you show that you are interested in the position, and you want it to be a good fit, vs. just a job. You should be asking a list of questions about how this role fits into your career goals, and just your day-to-day work wants. Every question is a good one, and helps you and the hiring manager learn about each other.

Questions Show Preparation

When you ask questions, you show the hiring manager that you’ve given thought to this role, this team, and this organization. It shows that you care about this job – not just any job.

When you ask detailed questions, that’s when the hiring manager knows you’ve done your homework, that you are a detailed person who cares about your work and will be prepared on a daily basis.

Questions Show You Care

Above all, questions show that you care about the time your spending thinking about this job and the time the hiring manager is spending on you. So your questions are not a waste of time. In fact, they are just the opposite – they are the key to winning your new job.

So do yourself, and your potential employer a favor – ask questions at your interviews, like these:

  • What’s the company culture like?  To ensure the work environment aligns with your values and work style.
  • What are the biggest challenges the team is facing?  To understand the current obstacles and how you can help overcome them.
  • Can you tell me about growth opportunities within the company? To gauge your potential for career advancement and long-term fit.
  • What does a typical day look like for this role? To get a realistic view of daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • How do you measure success in this position? To learn the key performance indicators and expectations for the role.