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I found a great list of interview questions one should ask over at All Things Bloggable.

I thought I’d add some more here as this used to be one of my biggest fears in a job interview and I think some well thought out question can help you judge the corporate culture, as well as make you seem in high demand, as if you’re the one judging them. I’ve found these questions to be helpful.

What do you consider your biggest strength over your competitors?
This shows your potential employer that you are looking at many companies and make you seem confident that you could get a job anywhere. It also helps you judge one company against another, and will assist you in choosing between potential options. This can also uncover company benefits. Making your employer fight to keep you interested is one of the biggest tips I’ve received for interviews.

What is your policy on promoting from within?
Many companies will choose to look at current employees for new positions over hiring outside people. It is important to know the company’s stance on this so you can judge your career advancement opportunities.

How much freedom so I have within the development process?
Are you going to be asked for creativity or are you simply to write code? This is important because if you expect to be finding innovative solutions to problems, a code monkey job is going to be miserable.

It is also important to judge how the interviewer acts. A formal interview implies a formal business structure, as seen in large corporations. An informal interview, implies a more start-up, relaxed business atmosphere. What is the interview wearing? Do they joke around or stick to the basics? Is the interview in a lounge area or a stark interview room? It’s up to as to what culture you prefer, but know what you’re getting into. Having as much information about a potential employer as possible is the key to getting a job you’ll like, and it will improve your odds of getting an offer if you make yourself seem confident and in demand.

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