Interviewing Tips: Asking Questions

When interviewing with a potential employer, it is important for you as the applicant to ask questions during the meeting. It does not necessarily matter whether you work the questions into the conversation during the interview, or wait until the end to pose your questions. It is important that you be prepared with meaningful inquiries that not only demonstrate your interest in the position, but also answer the questions you have about the employer or the job description. Remember: you are also "interviewing" the employer to determine if the job would be a good fit for you. See the suggestions below for some typical questions asked by applicants during an interview:

Asking Questions

It is important for you to prepare questions to ask the interviewers.  You should take the opportunity to ask questions to further show why you are the person for the job.  Your questions should reflect your interest in and knowledge about the employer.  Also, working in questions about matters discussed during the interview shows that you were listening and able to think on your feet.  Sample questions might include:

• What skills does the firm look for in an associate?
• How are summer associates supervised?
• Is there a formal review process?
• What does it take to be successful at your firm?
• Why did you decide to join the firm/ agency/ company?
• What do you find most rewarding about the practice of law?
• What do you enjoy most about your job? What do you least enjoy about your job?
• What words of advice can you give to a student beginning their first law clerk experience?