Asking questions during an interview is always helpful to clarify any doubts you have about the job profile but it also helps your recruiter to see how engaged, enthusiastic and attentive you are about the job at hand.
Please tell me more about the job profile and day to day tasks I would be performing.
Knowing your job profile and your responsibilities will help you understand and prepare you for the job you would be undertaking. Getting a better sense of direction and insight into the role will help you understand what a day of work would look like for you. This could also give you a better idea about the work you would be doing and allow you to gain a better understanding of whether or not you are up to the task.
Tell me more about the type of skills you are looking for in an ideal candidate.
Inquiring about what they are looking for in a candidate will give you a better idea of whether you think you fit the job profile or not. If you feel that you have the set of skills they are looking for, you can discuss more about that showing your knowledge about the subject. If you feel you do not fit the job profile, it is always better to know before taking the job so you can decide whether or not you will go forward with the job.
Could you tell me more about the company’s background, current direction and future goals?
Being inquisitive about the company is always a good thing. The more you know about the company, the better. Knowing the background and past works will help you understand your role in the company better and you could see how your role could help better the company and help towards their goals. This would also show the recruiter that you are interested in learning more about the company and show your keenness about your job role.
Can you tell me more about the team I will be working with?
This will help you understand the company’s structure and who you would we working with. You can benefit from knowing what teams or people you will be working with and who you would be reporting to. This will help you understand the hierarchy in the company and also the possibility of future promotions or job advances that are possible through the hierarchy.
