While interviewing for a job, you usually get to ask questions about your new potential position. Surprisingly, many people don’t use this opportunity to obtain additional information. Here are some questions you should ask employers in an interview!

“What Are Your Core Values?”

Although your preliminary research can lead you to a company’s core values, you will have to ask and find out other times. Core values are significant for a successful business to follow, and they’re often a mantra that everyone in the company must comply with. Find out those values to quickly determine if this company has values you stand by.

 “What is the Career Path For Someone in This Role?”

Knowing where you fit within the position and company vision is integral to your success. A mindset of wanting to learn more about the long-term prospects will enable you to find a job where you can grow. Skills information and knowledge of where the interviewers see your role can also help you determine if this job is a proper fit.

 “What are the Expectations for the Role and What Does Success Look Like to You?”

How do you know if you’ve been doing a great job? Often, you can go into a new job without knowing what you are being measured on. Onboarding with that information comes after you accept the position. But what if you are unsure if this job is right for you? This question can give you an idea of expectations and measures of success within the role and allow you to feel more comfortable with what’s coming if you accept the position.

 “Why is This Position Available?

Find out if this is a new position or if you will be replacing someone. It can give you insight into the company and the real need for the job to be filled. Was this a newly created role or are you replacing someone? Was the previous person in the job let go or did they leave the job on their own? You may not get an answer to these direct questions, but you will still be able to find out more. Their responses to this question can tell you more about the state of the company than previously known.

 “What is the Best Part About Working in This Position?”

Difficulty in answering this question could be a flag. It could mean either your interviewer is unprepared or that the position itself has other hidden issues. Managers should be able to say at least one great thing about working in the job and with the company.

These questions are just baselines for helping you to develop your own responses. Take the time to come into an interview prepared. Ask the company hiring you more information to understand what you are getting into with the job and the business. Candidates often miss the opportunity to ask questions during job interviews. Here are some suggestions for questions you should ask employers in an interview!