As job seekers, we’re conditioned to focus our interview preparation on the potential questions of the employer. We spend time carefully studying our resume, dissecting our experiences, and familiarizing ourselves with the company. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for job seekers to completely forget about the questions they plan to ask during the interview.

Your confidence might be high due to the excitement of finally getting an interview, but a poor choice in questions or not asking any questions at all could make or break your chances of getting hired. Simply asking when you’ll hear from them next won’t cut it either. It’s your job to identify at least three questions to ask at during the interview that showcase your passion, knowledge, and preparation.

Here are seven questions that will benefit your next job interview:

 1. Ask your interviewer about their personal experiences with the company 
Express your genuine interest in a future with the company by learning more about your interviewer’s personal experiences with the company. This shouldn’t be an attempt at brown nosing, but rather an attempt to gain more valuable knowledge about the inner-workings of the company. This could be anything from asking the reasons why they like working there, how they got their start at the company, or even how long they’ve been employed there.

2. Ask about the company’s culture
Your experience with the potential employer will depend greatly on the unique culture associated with their work environment. While there is no ideal company culture, there are certainly personality types and company atmospheres that clash. Take the time to learn more about the culture of your potential employer by asking questions regarding leadership, interaction, and engagement of employees.

3. Ask to see work examples
A great way to get a closer look at what you would be doing in the position you’re interviewing for is by looking at the previous work examples. These could be anything from past and current projects to some daily tasks. This will not only allow you to gain some more knowledge about position, but also allow your potential employer to see your interest. Tread carefully, though, and acknowledge you realize they won’t be sharing anything confidential or proprietary with you.

4. Ask about management
Getting the inside scoop on what management is like at the company paints a better picture of what working for the company could potentially be like. Ask how many people you will report to, who your main manager will be, and if you have the possibility of meeting them during the interview process.

5. Ask about continued learning
Many companies place a high value on continued learning for their employees. This means that, in your position, you might partake in webinars, attend conferences, or even take a few classes. Be sure to ask your interviewer this question if this is something you’re interested in doing throughout your career.

6. Ask how success is measured
While this may be a tricky question to throw in at the end of your interview, it’s certainly very important when you’re attempting to gain more knowledge about your position within the company. This question will allow your employer to offer you information into how your work will be assessed, as well as offering a deeper look into the expectations held for your position — especially the ones that weren’t listed on the job posting.

7. Ask about their concerns
Simply asking your interviewer whether they have any immediate concerns about your qualifications or anything that would prevent you from being selected for the job is an easy way to alleviate any worries. While they might not be immediately prepared to answer this, if they do, be sure to provide them with a concise explanation of how you plan to address their concern.

Ask questions during an interview wisely and make sure to touch on topics that interest you. Happy interviewing!

What is one questions you wish you would have asked during your last job interview?