Now is the time to use your inquisitiveness

Now is the time to use your inquisitiveness to ask openended questions, gained from your research, that give you information while at the same time flattering the employer. The following is a list of some good questions to ask:

• What is the company’s 5-year plan?
• What is the company’s mission?
• Is the company culture more on the casual or more on the formal side?
• What would be the ideal candidate for this position?
• What is the typical management style?
• What would be some of my duties in the first year of employment?
• What are some of the new products, services, or improvements in the works for next year’s production schedule?
• What do you [the interviewer] like most about working at the company?
• What are some of the organization’s proudest moments or most unique accomplishments?
• What do you think I can personally do to drive this company to the competitive edge?

Much later, when you are in the negotiating phase, you can negotiate for a parking space. For now, keep your questions open and general.

Stalling and Accessing
In some cases, there may be a question for which you just cannot recall the answer. You’d be surprised at how clever your brain is if you just give it a little time to process and access a response.

Taken from : Fearless Interviewing - How To Win The Job