Job interviews are not a one-way street.

You are interviewing the company just as much as the company is interviewing you.

While your questions will largely depend on the company and specific job responsibilities, there’s one that many candidates fail ask: “Why is this job open?”

The answer you receive will lead to important insights that, should you get an offer, will play a major role in your decision to take the job.

Here’s why you should never end a job interview before asking this important question: