Whenever you interview, you should take advantage of that time at the end when your interviewer asks if you have any questions. Believe it or not, you can even ask questions in the middle of the interview to turn it into more of a back-and-forth conversation. But what questions are the best ones to ask?

“What does this role’s day-to-day look like?”

It’s important to know how you’ll be spending your days in this role. If the role spends 90 percent of the day doing tasks you don’t enjoy, that’s probably not the best fit for your success or happiness.

“What is the most challenging part of this job?”

What is the challenge and then how can you explain your ability to rise to it? If the challenge sounds unappealing or insurmountable, does that change how you feel about the position?

“What does success look like in this position?”

This question gives insight into how the hiring manager will gauge a job well done and how that might compare to your strengths and weaknesses. It’s also important to look for a solid answer, here—can the hiring manager clearly and quickly define what success means in this role? Could they steer an employee toward that success and reward it when they see it? A good follow-up question: How is success measured?

“How would you describe the company’s culture?”

How does the company function? What is important to it? How does it treat its employees? How do the employees interact with one another? You may get some candid insight from your interviewer, whether through direct answers or body language, so watch for enthusiasm and positivity versus hesitation and carefully chosen words.

“What is the company’s stance on professional development and employee growth?”

Some companies are huge on professional development and promoting from within—some even expect employees to develop and move up. These companies may have robust training and development programs or tuition reimbursement. Other companies are more status quo, fine if their employees camp out in their positions. Efforts to grow may not be readily available or employees may not be recognized for their growth or positioned to promote.

By asking these thoughtful questions, you’ll look interested and intelligent, plus you’ll learn more about the role and the company—and your fit in both. Try to weave the questions into the interview at natural points to start conversations!