I just accepted a job as a retail manager. On the application, it asked if I was willing to relocate. I checked yes because I thought that meant working at another store an hour away. But my friends say that could mean moving to a new locale. Can they force me to do that? Should I mention this now?

It’s a good thing the hiring process didn’t include a vocabulary quiz. I’m not sure how you concluded that relocation meant no more than an hour’s drive. But it’s safe to assume that your employer’s definition involves . . . wait for it . . . actually moving your place of residence to a different location. Otherwise, what’s the point of asking?

The fact that you answered yes doesn’t mean your personal circumstances can’t change and that relocating at a particular time or to a particular place may not be possible as a result. I certainly wouldn’t volunteer now that you can’t relocate; wait and see if it becomes an issue. Perhaps it won’t, or perhaps you’ll change your mind if it does.

Keep in mind, though, that if they told you during the hiring process that the job would require relocation at some point, and if you don’t relocate when they need you to, then your job could be in peril (Synonyms: danger, risk, jeopardy . . . ).

What’s the protocol when an interviewer asks at the end of the interview if you have any questions?

This is not an invitation to turn the tables and grill the interviewer. Nor is it the time to ask personal questions, questions unrelated to the exchange you just had, or presumptuous questions about compensation or benefits. Ask at least one and no more than three questions related to the company, the job or industry issues. Perhaps there’s an opportunity to dive deeper into a topic touched on in the interview, or learn about the company culture. Whatever the topic, try to show some genuine interest and not look like you’re trotting out rote questions. It’s a little off-putting when someone pulls out a prepared list of questions and checks off the ones already covered, searching for something to ask . . . just sayin’.

Gregory Giangrande is chief human resources officer for Dow Jones. E-mail your career questions to gotogreg@nypost.com.