Q. In a job interview, the interviewer asks the specific questions that you are to answer, and after answering all these questions, the interviewer may ask if you have any questions. What sort of questions should you ask so that you know if this is the job for you, especially if you are considering  changing jobs?

A.While it is always important for job-seekers to ask questions at a job interview — because it shows the employer you are interested — you should also have a plan for asking the types of questions you need answered to provide you with enough information to make such an important decision if a job offer should come your way.

More and more larger companies are placing this information on the pages of their online career center, so be careful not to ask something that can easily be found.

Some types of questions you could ask to learn more about the company and the opportunity:

• Can you discuss your take on the company’s corporate culture?
• What are the company’s values?
• How would you characterize the management philosophy of this organization? Of your department?
• Does the organization support ongoing training and education for employees to stay current in their fields?
• Why did you come to work here? What keeps you here?
• Is there a formal process for advancement within the organization?
• What are the traits and skills of people who are the most successful within the organization?

 Answered by Adam Peterson, SiliconLaunch Career Coach