Good questions to ask at the end of an interview

Twenty-five questions to ask an interviewer, grouped by what they reveal about the role, the team and the company, plus the ones to avoid. 5 min readUpdated 11 November 2026By the Prepper team

"Do you have any questions for us?" is part of the interview. Good questions show that you prepared and help you decide whether you want the job. Bring five; ask two or three.

About the role

What would success look like after six months?
What are the first projects I would work on?
What is the hardest part of this job?
How has the role changed in the last year?
Which skills make people in this team stand out?

About the team

Who would I work with most closely?
How does the team decide what to prioritise?
How do you give feedback?
What is the balance between working alone and together?
How do you work across offices or remotely?

About the manager

How would you describe your management style?
What do you expect from a new team member in the first month?
What have people who did this job well gone on to do?

About the company

What are the main goals for the team this year?
What is the biggest challenge the business faces now?
How did the recent change you announced affect this team? (Use a real one.)
How are decisions made about new products or markets?

About development

How do people usually progress from this role?
What training or support is available?
How often are performance reviews?

About the process

What are the next steps and timing?
Is there anything in my background you would like me to clarify?

For the interviewer personally

What do you enjoy most about working here?
What surprised you when you joined?
Why did you choose this company?

Questions to avoid in early rounds

Anything answered on the company's website.
Salary and holiday, unless they raise it. Save these for the recruiter or the offer stage.
"No, I think you covered everything."

Frequently asked questions

How many questions should I ask at the end of an interview?
Two or three good ones is right for most interviews. Have five ready in case some are answered along the way.
Can I ask about salary in an interview?
With the recruiter, yes. With the hiring team, wait until they raise it or until the offer stage.

How many questions should I ask at the end of an interview?

Two or three good ones is right for most interviews. Have five ready in case some are answered along the way.

Can I ask about salary in an interview?

With the recruiter, yes. With the hiring team, wait until they raise it or until the offer stage.