We have all been in the same situation. We sit through thirty minutes answering what seems to be the hardest questions with answers that we can't remember five minutes after the interview is complete. After the interviewer is through grilling you, they inevitably ask if you have any questions about the position or organization. At that point you are just happy to have answered all the questions and have no capacity to ask any questions yourself. When you get home, your friend asks you about the job and what the company does and you realize you don't know because you didn't ask any questions.

Here are some questions that you could ask when you have the opportunity.

• What are the main duties, goals and objectives for the position you are interviewing for?
• What common roadblocks have been encountered with this position in the past?
• How many people perform the same position or similar positions and what is the main line of support or chain of command?
• As this position's objectives are achieved will there be any room for advancement?
• Does your organization commonly promote from within?

The questions will help you decide whether or not the position and organization is what you are looking for. It may also give you a competitive advantage because you were able to compose yourself and do what many job seekers are not by asking a few simple questions.