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Many employers report that the best candidates are ones that ask thoughtful questions. Indeed, many employers focus on the quality of a candidate's questions rather than on the content of his/her answers.

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Asking questions during the interview enables you to:

1. Conduct additional research on the company.
2. Express your interest in the company and position.

Individuals who fail to ask questions often appear to lack interest and enthusiasm. They are perceived to be more concerned about getting the job offer than with exchanging information about themselves and the position.

You can expect to be asked: "Do you have any questions?" You must be prepared with several, avoiding questions about salary and benefits. You do not want the interviewer to get the impression that you are primarily interested in compensation. Instead, clarify expectations about the position -- with whom you would be working, the extent of your responsibilities, where the company sees you in five years, the company's goals and challenges.
Prepare your inquiries to include appropriate questions and information that you need to determine:

* Can you do this job? (i.e. Do they have reasonable expectations and provide adequate resources to accomplish the job?)
* Are you willing to do this job? (i.e. Am I comfortable in this environment?)

Remember, you are also interviewing the company to determine whether you want to be hired. Compare what you have already learned to the gaps in your information. SAS Dallas suggests to choose questions that fill in these gaps.