Questions you should ask at an interview

Yes, you should ask questions, because you need to determine whether or not this company will be suitable to you. The interview is a two way street.

What growth opportunities are there within this company?

This shows that you are both keen and are making long term plans to remain with the company.

Is the company planning any expansions or developments that might lead to further career opportunities?

This shows that you are taking an interest in the company, and again that you are making long term plans to remain with them.

I am keen to further develop my skills and experience. What sort of scope is there to do this within your company?

Employers will value potential as much as existing skills and experience. You will be perceived to be more valuable to them if they think your skills and knowledge will continually grow. Also, most employers will have some sort of training or staff facilities in place, so it's always good to let them know they're not wasting their money!

Relate to what they have been telling you at the interview.

If you bring something up that they have mentioned to before, it shows that you have been listening (which is the least that they can expect from you after all!).

What are the working hours?

Does the company close over December? If so during what dates?

What day of the month do we get paid?