Common Questions You May Ask the Interviewer

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These questions are not universal. I would give you idea what can you ask during the interview (at that solemn moment when you've been asked: "If you have any question?") I would strongly recommend to listen carefully to the interviewer and to write down the questions that may arise during his/her monolog.

When was this position opened?
When would the position begin?
What would your first assignment be?
Is this a new position? If not, why is it vacant? (this will give you clue if the company experience growth or leak of human resources)
To whom you would report? Will you get an opportunity to meet that person?
Could you describe the working environment?
What is the size of the team (if applicable)?
How many people work in the company?
Who would I be working with?
Would you show me around the premises? (has very positive impact since demonstrate your interest in the company, usually accepted with enthusiasm)
Can I call back in a few days to learn if you have reached a decision?
When would you like me to start?
What are your regular hours? What about overtime?
Are there training or orientation programs? (be careful - employers may accept this as a challenge since nobody wants to teach. Explain that you mean possible future courses to improve your knowledge on permanently evolving technology)
Is there an employee handbook? (again, ask only if you don't have other questions)
Do you have any additional company literature that I may look over when I leave?
How many projects does the company have?
Who are the major customers of the company's products?
Is this a private or a public company?
What are the travel requirements, if any?
What are the chances for growth in the job?
Who are the company competitors?
How regularly do performance evaluations occur?
How financially stable the company is?

Again, the best questions you may ask are those concrete questions you should collect during interview.