We all know the situation. After the (often) nervous interview comes the question: Do you have any questions for me?

So what to do?

There are many who will say "No," but this is an opportunity to ask the question and see if the job really is for you - and it will also make you look more prepared.

The same applies for law job interviews where you can be quizzed on all manner of things relating to your previous legal work and experience, not to mention your aspirations and academic background.

And you sometimes need the opportunity to show your potential employer what you're made of with your own question - and to see too whether this firm is actually the place for you.

But what questions?

Entrepreneur Magazine recently posed them as follows and based upon speaking with HR and recruitment experts who provided them for you. So take notes -

1. “Why is this position being filled?”

This question lets you understand if the company is growing, the prior employee was promoted or whether there’s high turnover. Their answer regarding the reason for the position being filled can provide you insight as to whether there’s growth opportunity and a positive culture vs. a bad manager or a culture with a high level of churn and dissatisfaction.”

The answer you get here can help give you an idea of the culture without directly asking about it.

2. “What would you expect me to accomplish in this job, and what does success look like in this role?”

They’re both open-ended questions meaning you’ll most likely receive more valuable input than if you were to ask a yes-or-no question. It can also give you insight into whether expectations are ideal for your skill set or unrealistic, which is much better to find out before you receive an offer letter, additional interview, or similar.

3. “What are the core values of the firm?”

This is a good place to start as in a positive company culture, everyone can identify what the core values are and what they mean. This now provides you with a great opportunity to share how those values resonate with you on a personal level -- something that’s likely to score big points with your interviewer.

4. “What’s the culture like here on a day-to-day basis?”

sometimes having some follow-up questions is a good idea in case answers to this question is vague. “What’s the formality of the office culture? What’s the flexibility of the work schedule? What’s the management style? What are some of the development opportunities available to employees?” These questions are incredibly important to some people when interviewing, so make sure to ask before it’s too late. Plus, it shows that you’re actively invested and interested in the position.

5. "How did you come to be here, and how long have you been here?”

This is a different question from all of the others, as it’s not directly about you or the firm, though it can help you gain insight to the latter. There are a couple of purposes served here, including building a rapport with your interviewer as people love talking about their own experiences.

Also, the better impression will be left as you get a more honest view on the firm culture and you can tell quickly if they actually love their job or are simply struggling with something positive to say.

6. “What are the skills and attributes you value most in someone being hired for this position?"

This is a safe question, as you’ve already listed your own skills and experiences before, so it shows that you’re still engaged and interested in what they’re looking for. This is a question that gives you some idea of what they are looking for and valuing most - is it tactical execution, strategy and what types of skills they reward?

Do those values align with yours? Or are they opposites?

So there they are. Make a note and remember that when you're 'interviewing the interviewer', the company or firm is also trying to impress - it's a double-edged sword the interview process so use your question to your best advantage.