Tricky interview question: “Do you have any questions for us?”

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interview, hiring managers often ask “do you have any questions for us?”. While it may seem like a simple question to which you might want to respond “no”, it’s important that you take this opportunity to ask some relevant questions.
But what exactly should an interviewee ask an interviewer who has been throwing questions and curveballs at the person?

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Before we get into the technicalities of forming a suitable question to ask the questioner, let us try to dig a little deeper to know the interviewer’s intention behind asking “do you want to ask us something?”.

Why do employers ask this question?

Narayan Bhargava, Founder and Managing Director, Calibehr, a business solutions provider, says that employers ask this question to gauge a candidate’s enthusiasm, preparation and suitability for a role. Establishing a comfortable rapport at the outset is vital and, hence, it is through this question that the interviewer is able to foster an environment where candidates can freely seek clarifications and engage in a constructive dialogue. Ultimately, this exchange helps both parties to make informed decisions before committing to a working relationship, he adds.

Dinesh Menon, Founder’s Office-People, Strategy, & Investor Relations, Onsurity, an employee healthcare platform, says asking this question is a strategic way to assess a candidate’s depth, curiosity and potential contribution to the organisation. Candidates who ask thoughtful