"Do you have any questions for us?" answer template (A2, B1, B2)
How to use this template
Choose the level that fits your English and fill every blank with a true detail from your own work, in 3 parts: Be ready, Ask about the work and Next steps. Plan your example on the STAR worksheet, tick the checklist, then say the answer out loud.
A2 template: simple English
Short sentences, one idea in each. Good if your English is basic or you feel nervous.
- Be ready: Yes, thank you. I have ________ (two or three) questions.
- Ask about the work: What does a normal ________ (day or shift) look like?
- Next steps: What are the next steps? When will I hear from ________ (you or the team)?
B1 template: linked sentences
Joins your ideas with because, and, then and so. Good for most interviews.
- Be ready: Yes, thank you. I prepared ________ (number) questions about the job.
- Ask about the work: What does a typical ________ (shift or day) look like, and how do you ________ (train or support) new staff?
- Next steps: What are the next steps after this interview, and ________ (when or how) will you contact me?
B2 template: fuller answer
Adds a reason, a result and a little more detail. Use it if you can say it without reading.
- Be ready: Yes, I prepared a few questions, if that is all right. The first is about ________ (topic).
- Ask about the work: How would you describe ________ (the team, the pace or the main challenge) in the first few months, and how is ________ (success or progress) measured in this role?
- Next steps: Could you tell me about the next steps, and ________ (when or how) you will contact candidates?
STAR worksheet: plan your example
Your answer needs one true example. Plan it here in notes, not full sentences, then use it in the "Ask about the work" part of the template.
Situation
What this job needs, in the words of the advert.
Task
One task in your past work that needed the same thing.
Action
What you did in that task.
Result
The result, and why it matters to this employer.
Checklist before you say it
Tick each point when it is true for your answer.
- Be ready: Always prepare two or three questions.
- 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?"
- 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.
- Avoided: Saying "No, I think you covered everything." Prepare two or three questions before the day.
- Out loud: I said the whole answer out loud, with only true details, in about one minute or less.
A finished answer to compare
This is one way a barista might answer. Compare it with your template: the same parts, with real details. Do not copy it.
Barista answer
Yes, I have a few. What does the training look like for a new barista here? What do your best baristas do that makes them stand out? And how busy are the morning shifts usually?
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Questions people ask
Should I learn the template answer by heart?
No. Learn the order of the 3 parts (Be ready, Ask about the work and Next steps) and your own details, then say it in your own words. A memorised answer can sound flat, and an interviewer may ask a follow-up question.
Which level should I use for "Do you have any questions for us?"?
Use the level you can say without reading. If you are not sure, start with A2, say it out loud twice, and move to B1 when it feels easy. A short, clear answer is better than a long one that is hard to follow.
How do I print this template?
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Practise this answer aloud
Say your answer to "Do you have any questions for us?" out loud or type it, and see what an interviewer may notice and what to fix first. Free to start, no card needed.