Do you have any questions for me?

"I do have a couple of questions for you. My first would be, why is this role vacant? Second, what is the typical time for promotion in this role?"

Before your interview, make sure you conduct research on the company and thoroughly review the job description for any clarification you may need on the position. Asking intelligent questions demonstrates to the interviewer your level of interest in their company and the position. Typically, pay is not discussed during phone interviews, so avoid asking any compensation-related questions in the phone interview. Be sure to ask at least one question.

"Absolutely! What are you looking for in an ideal candidate? What type of pain points is your organization currently experiencing? What is the last successful practice your team implemented, and how is it going?"