At the end of EVERY interview, you will be asked if you have any questions. It is unbelievably common for candidates to say "no". Understand that not asking questions is tantamount to telling them you are not interested. If you are, don't blow it by being misread...be inquisitive!

Hiring managers aren't asking if you have any questions just because they want to help get you more information. The rationale goes beyond this. In many instances, this is a calculated move to test you. Consider all the different things a hiring manager wants to test you on by doing this...

ATTENTIVE: they want to see if you have been listening
EXPANSIVE: they want to see if you are interested in the BIGGER picture and initiate further discussion
PREPARED: they want to see how much you have prepared for this interview
INTERESTED: they want to see how interested you are in the job and themselves

Your questions should hit upon all of these tests

Examples of ATTENTIVE questions

Many times, topics are brought up that would affect your role but the manager purposefully doesn't discuss the details. Show them you caught this and need to know the answer since it will relate to your role. "I noticed you mentioned XXX about your up and coming project. How would you see someone in my role getting involved with that?"

Examples of EXPANSIVE questions

Many times, managers may bring up an important topic about the company and leave it as a bit of a cliffhanger by not really finishing the discussion. Show them you care about this type of big picture company information. "You mentioned XXX about the company's strategic direction. I'm really interested in this. Can you tell me a little more?"

Examples of PREPARED questions

Managers want to know that you came prepared to learn more about the company and job. Show them you did prepare and are on the beam with your questions. "I did some research and learned XXX about your department. Can you tell me a little more about XXX?"

Examples of INTERESTED questions

At the end of the day, everyone responds to good old fashioned flattery. Let the manager know you are interested not only in the job but also in working for them specifically. "I am very interested in this job and in the opportunity to join your team. I understand you have been with the company for 8 years. What do you like most about your job here?"