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20 questions to ask in a job interview

You should come to your job interview equipped with questions to ask the interviewer. Here are 20 great starters.

Last updated: 13 November 2025

Avoid an awkward silence by coming prepared with questions to ask the interviewer.

What you’ll learn:

Why should you ask questions in a job interview?

How many questions should you ask in an interview?

The best questions to ask in a job interview

1. Questions about the role

Avoid an awkward silence by coming prepared with questions to ask the interviewer.

2. Questions about the company

3. Questions about development

4. Questions about next steps

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