Conversation questions

  • What do you do for work?
  • How long have you been working in your current job?
  • Do you enjoy your job? Why or why not?
  • What time do you usually start work?
  • What time do you finish work?
  • Have you ever had to work overtime?
  • Do you prefer to work alone or with others?
  • What skills are important for your job?
  • What’s the best thing about your job?
  • What’s the worst thing about your job?
  • Do you have to wear a uniform for work?
  • Do you work indoors or outdoors?
  • What’s the most challenging part of your job?
  • What do you usually do during your lunch break?
  • Do you work on weekends?
  • What’s your favourite thing to do after work?
  • Have you ever worked in a different country?
  • Do you get along well with your coworkers?
  • What was your first job?
  • How did you find your current job?
  • What do you think you will be doing in five years?
  • Do you get any benefits with your job?
  • Have you ever been promoted at work?
  • How do you usually get to work?
  • What’s the commute like for your job?
  • Do you have a set schedule for work?
  • Do you have any work-related goals?
  • How do you deal with stress at work?
  • Have you ever had to attend a work conference?
  • Have you ever worked on a big project?
  • Do you have any colleagues who have become friends?
  • What’s the company culture like at your job?
  • Do you have any work-related hobbies?
  • Do you usually take vacations from work?
  • Have you ever worked from home?
  • Do you have any work-related superstitions?
  • How do you celebrate achievements at work?
  • Have you ever had to deal with a difficult customer or client?
  • Do you have any work-related pet peeves?
  • How do you stay motivated at work?
  • Have you ever considered changing careers?
  • What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced at work?
  • Do you have any work-related fears?
  • What do you think about work-life balance?
  • Have you ever worked on a team project?
  • What’s the most interesting thing you’ve learned at work?
  • Do you have any work-related traditions?
  • How do you think work will change in the future?