How to answer "Do you have any questions for us?" in an interview (non-native English speakers)

Short answer

Use a short answer in 3 parts: Be ready, Ask about the work and Next steps. Start here: Always prepare two or three questions. Use one true example from your own work, and keep the whole answer to about 45 to 60 seconds of clear, simple English.

How to structure your answer

  1. Be ready: Always prepare two or three questions. Saying "no, I am fine" can sound like you are not very interested.
  2. Ask about the work: Ask about the job itself, for example: "What does a typical shift look like?" or "How do you train new staff?"
  3. Next steps: Finish by asking politely: "What are the next steps?" Leave questions about holidays or pay until they raise them or an offer is near.

What the interviewer may be checking

A recruiter may be checking whether you understood what this job needs, and whether you will be reliable. Matching two of your real strengths to the role, with one example, usually sounds more suitable than general praise of yourself.

Example answers for 3 different jobs

These show the structure in real jobs. They are examples to learn the shape from, not scripts to memorise — use your own true details.

Care Worker example

Yes, thank you. What does a typical shift look like for a new carer here, and how many residents would I support? How do you help new staff in the first few weeks, for example with shadowing or training? And what are the next steps after today?

Full Care Worker answer guide

Hospitality Staff example

Yes, I do. What does a normal service look like, and how big is the team on a busy night? How do you train new staff on your menu and service standards? And what do you enjoy most about working here?

Full Hospitality Staff answer guide

Kitchen Porter example

Yes, thank you. Which parts of the kitchen would I be responsible for, and who would I report to on shift? Is there a chance to help with food prep when I have learned the role? And when can I expect to hear about the next step?

Full Kitchen Porter answer guide

Common mistakes

  • Saying "No, I think you covered everything." Prepare two or three questions before the day.
  • Asking something the job advert or website already answers. It suggests you did not read it.
  • Making your first question about holidays, breaks or pay. Ask about the work first.
  • Asking ten questions. Two or three good ones are enough, and watch the time.

Useful phrases

Complete these with your own true details. Use them to start a sentence, not as a script.

  • I think I am a good fit because …
  • You need someone who can …, and I have …
  • For example, …
  • You can rely on me to …
  • I am available to start …

If your English is basic

Say one short sentence for each step. A short, clear answer is better than a long one that is hard to follow. In the free practice you can type your answer first, take your time, and ask for the question in simpler English.

This question for your job and language

The same question, with a model answer for a specific job and the explanation written in your first language.

Questions people ask

How long should my answer to “Do you have any questions for us?” be?

Aim for about 45 to 60 seconds. Use the framework above to stay structured, and stop when you have made your point.

Do I need perfect English to answer “Do you have any questions for us?”?

No. Clear, structured English at a B1–B2 level is enough. Interviewers care more about whether they understand you than about perfect grammar.

Should I memorise my answer word for word?

No. Learn the shape, not a script. Memorised answers sound flat and fall apart under follow-up questions. Practise out loud in your own words.

Which example answer should I use?

Do not copy any of them word for word. Choose the role closest to yours, keep the structure, and replace every detail with something that is true for you.

Practise this question

Answer "Do you have any questions for us?" out loud or in writing, and see what an interviewer may notice and what to fix first. Free to start, no card needed.

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What this site cannot tell you

These pages describe what interviewers commonly look for. They cannot tell you what a specific interviewer decided, and nothing here guarantees an interview, an offer or a visa. Practising is preparation — it shows you what to fix next.