Paul Bromwich suggests seven top questions to ask in a job interview
What training is available?
Training is essential to enable you to progress your career. Good training can lead to promotion.

How are staff performance targets measured?
Some organisations rely on staff appraisals to give feedback, whereas others require their staff to fill in lots of forms. The answer to this question should give you some insight into what kind of support you can expect from your new employer.

What are the organisation's key issues?
It could be rent arrears, estate management or building partnerships. Once you know, you can explain why you are suitable for taking on those challenges.

What are the short- and medium-term goals of the organisation?
The more you understand of your potential employer's goals, the better you can understand the role you would be expected to have – and decide whether it is right for you.

Why is there a vacancy?
There are many reasons why organisations recruit: if the role is new, it suggests the organisation is growing; or it could be that the job is a real challenge and requires staying power.

What would a typical day be like?
If you really want the job, you want to appear enthusiastic. Rather than asking directly about working hours and workload, ask for a general idea of the kind of environment you would be in.

Any doubts about giving me the job?
This question is direct, but it gives your interviewer a chance to be honest about any qualms they may have about your suitability for the job. And more importantly, it gives you the chance to immediately address any such doubts.