We’ve all been there – the job interview is winding down then you’re asked: “do you have any questions?” Here are some good standard questions you could ask:

Interviewers are always interested in the type of questions that a candidate asks them – it can say a lot about you as a person – so don’t sit there and say nothing.

Not having any questions prepared is actually one of the most off-putting things for a recruiter and could cost you the chance of getting the job.

You’ve been given the opportunity to find out the finer details of the role and, if you’re not sure that this is the job for you, now is the time to find out.

You’ll want to make sure you ask about both the role and the company itself. Don’t be shy about it – if there is something that might not work out, it’s better to find out now rather than when it’s too late.

Here’s some typical questions that you might want to ask at the end of your interview:

• What would a typical day in this role involve?

• Who would I be working with on a day-to-day basis?

• How will my performance be measured?

• How do you see this role developing over time?

• What are the possibilities to progress within the company?

• Why did the last person leave the company?

• How would you describe the work culture here?

• What’s the most important thing I can do in my first few months of employment?

• Do you have any concerns about me as a candidate?

• When will you be able to let me know by?

You probably won’t want to ask them all as time is precious, but it’s worth bearing them in mind so that when the time comes, you won’t be sitting there in silence. And if you are offered the job, you’ll feel a whole lot more confident about what the role entails and be far better placed to make the right decision.