11 Questions to Ask in a Final Interview to Show Your Interest in the Company
In the final stretch of the interview process, asking the right question can demonstrate your enthusiasm and fit for the company. We’ve gathered insights from CEOs, Founders, and Vice Presidents to share their top eleven questions that can help you stand out. From discussing company goals to understanding team dynamics, these leaders provide a roadmap to show genuine interest in your potential new workplace.
- Discuss Company Goals and Your Role
- Inquire About Professional Development
- Ask Specific Company-Related Questions
- Probe for Current Exciting Developments
- Explore Company’s Future Growth Potential
- Visualize Contribution to Team Success
- Learn About Workplace Enjoyment Factors
- Question Opportunities for Mentorship and Growth
- Understand Team’s Successes and Challenges
- Identify Department’s Upcoming Challenges
- Understand Team Dynamics and Culture
Discuss Company Goals and Your Role
My advice is to always ask about their goals over the next half, and how you’d be able to help in meeting them were you brought on. This not only helps you because they are then thinking about you in the role specifically; it shows that you are also already thinking about how you can hit the ground running. Helping them hit their targets is going to be your priority for the immediate future, as your full impact will likely only be felt after you’ve been there for a few months, so it shows a willingness to be a team player as well.
Dragos Badea, CEO, Yarooms
Inquire About Professional Development
One unique question you can ask in a final job interview to show your interest in the company is, “How does the company approach professional development and continuous learning for its employees, and can you share any upcoming opportunities or programs that would support my growth?”
This question highlights your commitment to personal and professional development, as well as your genuine interest in the resources and support the company provides for its team members.
Amit Doshi, Founder & CEO, MyTurn
Ask Specific Company-Related Questions
Rather than asking a generic question that can apply to any organization, candidates should gather information about the company with which they are interviewing and ask questions related to what they have learned about the company. Asking detailed questions about the company’s processes, culture, and operational plans will demonstrate a sincere interest in the organization. It also shows the employer that the applicant took the time to research the company and role before the interview.
For example, the applicant can ask the hiring manager, “I am aware your company has plans to do [x, y, and z]. What are the goals for this position that are needed for your company to accomplish this specific project?”
David Alford, Vice President, Bristol Associates, Inc.
Probe for Current Exciting Developments
One of the best questions I ever heard in an interview came from a candidate we ended up hiring for our marketing team: ‘What’s one exciting thing going on at your company right now?’ This is a great question because it gets at aspects of company culture in a way that gets people talking and evokes positive feelings. She did even better when she followed it up with some positive questions of her own—she really felt like she wanted to know more.
Nick Valentino, VP of Market Operations, Bellhop
Explore Company’s Future Growth Potential
My question would be, “Where do you see the potential for growth in your industry over the next 3-5 years?” This shows I’m focused on the future of their business and growth opportunities.
In my experience building and selling companies, industries are constantly evolving. The companies that can anticipate changes and pivot quickly are the ones that thrive. I want to understand this company’s vision for growth so I can apply my skills in acquiring new customers, developing products, and expanding into new markets to help them achieve it.
For example, one of my companies launched a digital marketing conference that became the largest in our region within two years. We identified the desire among local businesses to learn digital marketing and built an event to meet that need. The key was staying ahead of trends in how companies were promoting themselves online and adjusting our content each year to provide the most value.
Asking about future growth demonstrates your desire to be part of the company’s long-term success. It gives insight into whether they have a vision for progress or are static, which determines the opportunities for career growth. Their answer shows if they value proactively evolving to meet market needs or prefer maintaining the status quo.
Will Mitchell, Founder, StartupBros
Visualize Contribution to Team Success
A unique question to show your interest could be, “Can you describe a recent project or initiative the team has worked on, and how someone in this role could have contributed to its success?” This shows you are already visualizing yourself as part of the team. A bonus is that it also communicates that you are eager to understand how you can add value.
Vanessa Anello, Professional Development Consultant, Workforce Charm, LLC
Learn About Workplace Enjoyment Factors
A good question to ask in a final job interview is, “What do you enjoy most about working here?” or “Why have you stayed at this company for so long?” This shows interest in the company and helps the candidate understand the workplace better. Asking questions that bring out positive feelings can make a good impression, and it also gives the candidate a clear idea of what it’s like to work there.
Kimberley Tyler-Smith, VP of Strategy and Growth, Resume Worded
Question Opportunities for Mentorship and Growth
One question I would ask is, “Where do you see the greatest opportunities for mentorship and career growth within your organization?” As someone passionate about developing teams and helping stylists reach their potential, the ability to advance in my role through continued learning and leadership opportunities is extremely important.
For example, in my current salons, we have a structured apprenticeship program for new stylists and an advanced education curriculum for experienced stylists looking to strengthen their technical or business skills. Stylists who show leadership potential are also given the chance to become educators themselves or take on mentorship roles for junior team members.
Providing a path for career progression has been key to retention and building a culture where stylists feel invested in the salon’s success. In my experience, the salons with the highest staff satisfaction and lowest turnover are those that offer the chance to constantly improve and take on more responsibility over time. Asking about mentorship and growth opportunities is the best way to determine if a company will support you in developing your career and reaching your full potential.
Rachel Voss, Owner, Voss Salon
Understand Team’s Successes and Challenges
I believe a compelling question like, “Can you share a recent success story or challenge the sales team faced, and how the company supported them in achieving their goals?” brings a strong impact.
This question not only shows your eagerness to understand the company’s dynamics and values but also allows you to gauge their approach to sales support, team collaboration, and overcoming obstacles. It demonstrates your interest in aligning with their sales culture and contributing to future successes. This would highlight your attitude towards learning from real-life scenarios and your readiness to be part of a team that values resilience and mutual support.
Identify Department’s Upcoming Challenges
Personally, I’ve always asked, “What are the biggest challenges facing the department/team in the next 6-12 months?”
Asking about the biggest challenges facing the department or team in the coming months is a brilliant way to demonstrate your forward-thinking approach. This question shows that you’re not just focused on passing the interview, but that you’re already considering how you can contribute to overcoming obstacles and driving success. This question also gives you valuable insight into the role’s priorities—your future priorities—and the company’s current situation, helping you gauge whether it’s the right fit for your skills and career ambitions. Additionally, the hiring manager’s answer to this question will give you the opportunity to provide a tailored response that highlights your strengths and how you can bring concrete solutions to these challenges.
Sebastian Morgan, Senior Content Specialist, CV Genius
Understand Team Dynamics and Culture
A great question to ask in a final job interview is, “Can you tell me more about the team I’ll be working with and the company culture?” This shows that you are interested in how you will fit into the existing team and care about the work environment. Understanding the team dynamics and company culture is important for your success and happiness in the role. It also demonstrates that you are thoughtful about your potential new workplace and are considering how well you will integrate with the team. This question can lead to a deeper conversation about the company’s values and how they support their employees.
