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Questions to ask the interviewer

Good questions show you have thought about the job. Tick the few that matter to you and take the list with you.

Takes about 3 minutes

The role

What would success look like in this role after the first six months?
What is the biggest challenge someone in this role is likely to face?
What would a typical week involve?

The team

How is the team organised, and who would I work with most?
How does the team make decisions and share feedback?
How would you describe the way the team works together?

Growth and learning

How do people in this team keep learning and developing?
How is feedback given, and how often?

The process

What are the next steps, and roughly when should I expect to hear?
Is there anything about my background you would like me to expand on?

Your list

Tick up to three questions that matter most. Short lists get answered.

Keep preparing

Practise your own answers out loud too.

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Interview practiceCommon interview questions to practise out loud, with an optional timer.
After-interview checklistNotes, thank-you, follow-ups and what to do while you wait.

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Tools on this site were last updated on 17 Oct 2026. They give general information, not advice for your situation.