Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview: 25 That Make You Memorable

By Arneeb Mahbub · Updated October 25, 2026

At the end of almost every interview, there's a moment.

The interviewer leans back and says, "So, do you have any questions for us?"

A lot of people say, "No, I think you covered everything." And just like that, they hand back the last few minutes of the interview, which is often when the interviewer is forming their final impression.

The questions to ask at the end of an interview aren't a formality. They're your last chance to show how you think, find out what they really need, and fix any doubts before you walk out the door. Let's make sure you use it.

Why the questions you ask matter so much

Here's how I think about it, coming from marketing. Before you can sell anything, you have to understand what the buyer actually needs. An interview works the same way. The hiring manager is the buyer, and your questions are how you find out what's keeping them up at night.

Good questions do three things for you:

1. They show you're serious. Thoughtful questions signal you've done your homework and you're picturing yourself in the role.
2. They help you decide. You're interviewing them too. Is this a team you actually want to join?
3. They give you a final pitch. When they answer, you get a chance to connect what they said back to your experience.

Getting ready for the last round? Here are the final interview questions you should prepare for.

The best questions to ask at the end of an interview, by category

These are the questions to ask an interviewer that I'd pick from for almost any role. You don't need all 25. Pick five or six you genuinely care about, and plan to ask two or three.

About the role

1. "What would make someone a clear success in this role in the first six months?"
2. "What does a typical week look like for this person?"
3. "What's the most important thing you'd want me to accomplish in the first 90 days?"
4. "Is this a new role, or would I be stepping into an existing one? What did the last person do well?"
5. "What skills would help someone stand out in this role a year from now?"

About the team

6. "Can you tell me about the team I'd be working with?"
7. "How does this team work with other departments?"
8. "What's the biggest challenge the team is working on right now?"
9. "How do you like to give feedback to your team?"
10. "What's something the team is really proud of from the last year?"

About the company

11. "Where do you see the company in the next couple of years?"
12. "What's changed most since you joined?"
13. "What do you enjoy most about working here?"
14. "How has the company's strategy shifted recently, and how does this team fit into it?"

About growth

15. "What does growth look like for someone who does well in this role?"
16. "How do people usually move up from this position?"
17. "Are there opportunities to learn new skills or take on stretch projects?"

Questions that close strong

18. "Is there anything about my background that gives you pause?"
19. "Based on our conversation, is there anything you'd want me to clarify?"
20. "What are the next steps in the process?"
21. "When should I expect to hear back?"

For the final round or a senior role

22. "What would you want me to start, stop, or keep doing in this role?"
23. "What's the biggest risk to the team's goals this year?"
24. "How will you measure the success of this hire?"
25. "If I joined, what's one thing you'd want me to tackle first?"

Heading into round two? Here are the second interview questions you should expect, and how to answer them.

The one question I'd never skip

If you only remember one question from this list, make it this one:

"Is there anything about my background that gives you pause?"

It feels bold. That's exactly why it works.

Most hiring decisions happen in a debrief after you leave. If the interviewer has a doubt, like "I'm not sure they've managed a team this size," it gets discussed without you there to answer it. This question pulls that doubt into the room while you can still address it.

When they answer, don't get defensive. Thank them, then give one specific example that speaks to it. "That's fair. At my last company I took over a team of eight during a reorg, and here's what that looked like."

Match your questions to who you're talking to

If you have several interviews in one day, vary your questions so you're not asking everyone the same thing. And it's fine to ask two people the same question to see if their answers match.

Questions to avoid at the end of an interview

• Anything you could find with a quick search. "So what does your company do?" is a red flag.
• Time off, perks, or remote policy in a first conversation. Save those for the recruiter or the offer stage.
• "Did I get the job?" It puts them on the spot. Ask about next steps instead.
• Questions that sound like you're already planning to leave. "How fast can I transfer to another team?"

Money questions are fine with the recruiter. If they ask you first, here's how to answer what are your salary expectations without lowballing yourself.

How to ask your questions so they land

Asking great questions is half of it. The other half is how you ask.

• Write them down and bring them. Glancing at your notes is completely fine. Here's my checklist of what to bring to an interview.
• Listen to the answer. Actually listen, then respond to it. "That makes sense. I dealt with something similar when..."
• Connect it back to you. If they say the team's biggest challenge is a messy reporting process, that's your cue to mention the time you fixed one.
• Watch the clock. If you're out of time, ask your best one or two and save the rest for the follow up.

The way you speak matters here too. A curious, warm tone makes you memorable. A flat, rushed one makes even great questions forgettable. Here's more on how to talk in an interview so people remember you.

After the interview

Use what you learned from their answers in your thank you email. If they told you the team's biggest challenge, mention it and add one line about how you'd help. It's the easiest way to stand out. Here are some thank you email templates you can copy.

Want help with the whole interview?

Your questions at the end are just one part of a strong interview. Inside Crush Your Interview, the 22 video bootcamp in the Interview Titan bundle, I walk through the full interview from your first answer to your last question. If your interview is in the next day or two, start with my plan for when you have an interview tomorrow, then come back and pick your questions.

"Do you have any questions for us?" isn't the end of the interview.

It's your closing argument. Use it.