So your job interview is nearing its end, and you feel you did a fairly good job of representing your talents, achievements and goals. What should you do next? Before the interview is concluded, most employers will expect you to ask certain questions, and they even welcome it.

However, instead of focusing on the most common questions you can ask, it’s important to think outside the box:

• When referring to the daily responsibilities of the job at hand, ask the employer what he/she thinks the best qualities are for a possible candidate. This question will give you important insight about the job that usually won’t make it to the job description.
• Get more information about the culture of the company. What are the dynamics and the mentality they follow, and what does that mean for you?
• Instead of asking who the company’s biggest competitors are, mention 1-2 of them, ask whether there are any others, and inquire what the major strategies are for gaining the upper hand. So say you are applying for a job at a company that makes brass hose fittings Colorado has several competitors you would want to mention. This will show that you’ve done your research about the company and that you’re willing to do your part in helping the company reach its target level of success.

Through the basic questions mentioned above, you will not only manage to gain invaluable information about the company and your new job, but also impress your potential employers and show that you have what it takes to excel in that position.