This week we’re continuing our series on successful interviews with essential advice for asking questions. It is important for you to leave the interview with a good understanding of the position and company. You are interviewing them as much as they are interviewing you. Make sure you can make a good career decision on whether you want to work for the company after you leave.

To do this, make a list of general questions to ask during the interview, such as:

• What are the responsibilities of this position, and which ones are most important?
• What results are expected of this position?
• What problems and opportunities are associated with this position?
• What are the goals of this company and the department?
• What support is available for me to meet these goals?
• Are there any projects currently in motion? What is their
  history and status?
• Why is this position open? Replacement or expansion?
• What criteria are used for performance reviews?