Questions to Ask the Interviewer in English: 20+ Examples

Nearly every interview ends with the same line: "Do you have any questions for us?" By this point, many candidates are tired and answer, "No, I think everything is clear." That's a missed opportunity.

Your questions show that you're serious and have thought about the work. And interviews run both ways. You're also deciding whether this company is right for you.

Better still, this is the easiest part to prepare. You choose the questions, so you can practice the wording until it feels natural.

Why your questions matter

Interviewers use this part to judge a few things:

• Interest. Candidates who ask questions usually care more.
• Preparation. Specific questions show you've read about the company.
• Priorities. What you ask about shows what matters to you.

For you, the answers help you decide. Does the pace suit you? Will anyone mentor you? Are the expectations realistic?

Questions about the work and the team

Day-to-day work

This is the safest and most useful group. Every question below is short and easy to say.

What does a normal week look like in this role?

What would you like me to achieve in the first three months?

What are the biggest challenges for this role right now?

How do you measure success for this position?

What tools does the team use every day?

The three-month question is especially useful. The answer gives you a realistic picture of expectations, and you can use it to get up to speed from day one.

The team and how it works

How big is the team, and who would I work with most?

How does the team share feedback?

How do you usually make technical decisions?

How do new people learn the product in their first weeks?

Who would I report to?

For developers, you can get more specific:

How does code review work on your team?

How often do you release to production?

Questions for remote roles

If you're applying for a remote job with a company abroad, these questions matter for you. Don't be shy about asking.

Which time zones is the team in?

Are there fixed hours when everyone should be online?

How does the team communicate: mostly chat, calls, or documents?

How often are there video meetings?

Have you worked with people in Indonesia before?

The time-zone question is a big one. A gap with Europe or the Americas can push meetings into your evening. Better to know now than to be surprised after you've accepted.

Questions about the company and growth

What are the team's main goals for this year?

How has the team changed in the last year?

What do you enjoy most about working here?

How do people grow in this role over time?

"What do you enjoy most about working here?" often warms up the conversation, because it invites the interviewer to share something personal.

Growth questions also connect to your answer about the future. See how to answer "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?".

Closing questions about next steps

Always end with one of these. You'll know when to expect news, and you won't have to guess.

What are the next steps in the process?

When can I expect to hear back?

Is there anything else I can share to help your decision?

The last one gives you a chance to clear up anything that may have been unclear in your earlier answers.

How to ask smoothly

A few tips to keep this part running well, even if your English isn't fluent yet:

1. Write five or six questions in your notes before the interview. You'll only use two to four, but backups help when some get answered along the way.
2. Cross off what's already been answered. Don't ask about something the interviewer already explained. If something was covered partly, show that you were listening:

You mentioned the team uses weekly planning. How does that work in practice?

3. One question, one sentence. Don't pack three questions into one long sentence.
4. Listen to the answer and respond briefly. Something like "That makes sense" or "That sounds great." It keeps the conversation natural.
5. Have an opening line ready. When they ask if you have questions, don't jump straight in:

Yes, I have a few questions. First, what does a normal week look like?

A short example exchange

Here's roughly how this part goes in a real interview:

Interviewer: Do you have any questions for us?

You: Yes, thank you. What would you like me to achieve in the first three months?

Interviewer: Mostly learning the codebase and fixing smaller bugs. Then you'd own one feature.

You: That sounds good. Who would I work with most closely?

Interviewer: You'd pair with our senior backend engineer.

You: Great. And what are the next steps in the process?

Notice the rhythm: a short question, a brief response to their answer, then the next question. No need for long reactions.

If you don't catch their answer, ask politely:

Sorry, could you say that again? I missed the last part.

Questions to avoid

Question	Why to skip it or save it for later
"What does your company do?"	Shows you didn't do any research.
"How many days off do I get?" (early on)	Sounds focused on time off; ask after an offer.
"How fast can I get promoted?"	Sounds impatient. Ask about growth another way.
"Did I get the job?"	Puts the interviewer in an awkward spot.
Anything already answered in the job post	Shows you didn't read it carefully.

On pay, wait until the interviewer raises it, or ask at a later stage. How to handle that conversation is covered in how to answer salary questions in English.

Checklist

• I have five or six questions written down.
• At least one is about the day-to-day work.
• At least one is about the team or how it works.
• For remote roles: questions about time zones and communication.
• One closing question about next steps.
• None of my questions are answered in the job post.

Summary

Don't waste "Do you have any questions for us?" Prepare five or six short questions, use the two to four that haven't been answered, and always end by asking about next steps. For remote roles, make sure you ask about time zones and communication. Preparing these questions is part of day five in the seven-day English interview prep plan.

Repartee shows a live transcript with an Indonesian translation while the interviewer answers your questions, so you don't miss important details. After the interview, you can read back through the recap.