Chances are that you will be asked this question. The crucial thing is to show that you’re enthusiastic and want to do the job. It also gives you the opportunity to learn more about the company and the role. Here are some examples for inspiration.
- When I was looking at your website, I saw ….. [Insert follow-up question here: ask about the company, e.g., the clients they work with, the technology they use,…] This shows that you’ve done your research and care about the role.
- How would I be measured or assessed? When would my first review be? E.g., measured by no. of jobs for an engineering role; no. of people hired as a general manager. This will give you an indication of how organised the company is.
- Is there any standard training for employees? Is there any stand-alone training you would see me doing in the first 6-12 months? Shows that you're keen to learn. Lets you check that everyone is trained to a certain level and gives a time-frame for your own training.
And to close the interview...
- Tell them you're enthusiastic and want to do the role. Otherwise, how will they know?
- Ask if they have any questions or concerns about your ability to do the role. This gives the interviewer a chance to check things they are unclear about/ cover any doubts. From a candidate's perspective, it gives you an opportunity to address these concerns.