When going for a job interview it is best to be prepared and have one or more questions to ask the interviewer. It shows you have an interest in the job and may set you apart from the rest of the interviewees. Of course more questions will also give you a better idea if this is a company you would like to work for or if it is a good place to work.

Remember they are interviewing you but you also want to interview them a little also. We are going to have a look at some of the best interview questions to ask. These are questions that will give you a better idea and understanding about the company and what is expected of the job they advertised.

#1 - What would be a typical day in this job? This will give you an outline of what the company expects of you and what you can expect to be doing if you are successful in securing the job.

#2 - What is your ideal candidate for this job, could you describe him/her for me? This will tell you if you if you have the right personality and qualities the company is looking for. It will also allow you to probe with more questions and elaborate on their answers.

#3 - What would be the best and worst parts of this job? This will give you an insight into the job position and maybe tell you if it suits you or not. It may also show some positives and negatives that the job offers. Remember to focus on the positive, or better still turn the negatives into a positive.

#4 - Why are you recruiting for this position? The answer to this will show you if the company is growing (which is a good thing) or if the previous person in the job decided to quit or was fired or maybe they were promoted.

#5 - Who do you compete with and which are your main competitors? This will give you a feel for the companies position in their market.

When you ask questions in an interview you can find out more information about the comany and the job you applied for. Asking the best interview questions you can will demonstrate your interest in the company and will set you apart from other candidates