From PaulGuWiki
You should always prepare a list of questions to ask the interviewer before going to the interview. Below are some possible questions you might want to ask during a job interview. Avoid asking about salary, vacation time, employee benefits, etc. until you have asked a number of other questions that demonstrate your interest in working for the company.
Good questions to ask the interviewer:
- Why is this position available?
- Is this a new position? How long has this position existed?
- How many people have held this position in the last two years?
- Who would be my supervisor? To whom would I report?
- Whom will I supervise?
- With whom will I be working most closely?
- What do you like about working for this company?
- What are the current plans for expansion or cutbacks?
- What kind of turnover rate does the company have?
- How financially sound is this company?
- What projects and assignments will I be working on?
- What happened to the person that held this position before? Was he promoted or fired?
- What is this company's culture? (Rigid and formal or relaxed and flexible?)
- What are the current problems facing the company (or my department)?
- What do you like the most about working for this company? The least?
- What is the philosophy of the company?
- What do you consider to be the company's strengths and weaknesses?
- What are the company's long and short term goals?
- Describe the work environment.
- What attracted you (the interviewer) to this organization?
- Why do you enjoy working for this company?
- Describe the typical responsibilities of the position.
- What are the most challenging aspects of the position?
- Describe the opportunities for training and professional development.
- Will I receive any formal training?
- What is the company's promotional policy?
- Are there opportunities for advancement within the organization?
- When can I expect to hear from you?