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(Have you got a sense of humour? If so, here's your chance to show just how good-natured and unruffledyou are in dealing with daft questions!)Personal QuestionsA well-trained interviewer should not ask you any questions which bear no relevance to the job. If youconsider a question inappropriate, be polite but, if necessary, be firm in your refusal to answer.'Have you got any questions for us?'The answer, clearly, is 'YES'. But if all your questions have genuinely been covered, then say so, politely.Don't just sit there looking blank and uninterested.When thinking of questions, consider the following:Show further interest in the organisation e.g. the working culture, socialactivities, charity or community work, work-life balance, the diversity ofthe workforce, products available, sector trends, future strategies.Show an interest in your training e.g. appraisal procedures, mentoring,courses, potential for moving around the organisation.If you're unclear about the next stage, ask: When can I expect to hearfrom you? What happens next?Don't ask about company cars, pensions or million pound bonuses. It'snot appropriate at this stage.Salary negotiations usually take place once a job is offered or may bediscussed in the interview itself: wait for the right time.