What are some good questions to ask when going on an interview?

What is the biggest challenge facing both this section and the company as a whole in the next 12 months? They probably can't answer this. If they throw it back at you, be prepared.

Next time you think of a good question, write it down. If you are very forgetful, keep a log of such questions, and take it with you to the interview. When you write your thank you letter after the interview, (you do do that, don't you ?) you can include any questions that have occurred to you, and say you look forward to discussing these matters at your next meeting, assuming they didn't throw you out at the last one. When at the interview, actively listen to the interviewer as they are outlining the job, and when they pause for breath, step in and say something like 'that is very interesting, could you give more details.' or something like that. You want to ask questions that show your value to the company, so focus on stuff you are good at, and then reflect back your understanding by feeding back stuff about your strengths, with examples.

What accomplishments would you like to see with this position that have not been done in the past?

ask about health benefits or continuing education. gw

i always ask something like "How do you think I did in the interview?" or "How do you think I compare to the other applicants?" - if nothing else it gives them a chance to give you some feedback and maybe a feel for what your chance are.