Here are a mere handful of common questions you could ask:
- Could you please describe a typical day on the job as (position) in this company?
- Why has this role become available?
- Where do you see this company in five years? Ten years?
- Is there anything else I can tell you at this stage to help with my application for this position?
- What are the staff retention rates?
- What career development and training opportunities are available?
- What is the company culture like?
- Ask the interviewer specific questions about their job and why they enjoy working there.
Finally, being up to date with the latest industry developments and emerging local/world news/issues can often help you stand out.