What are some good questions to ask at the end of the interview?
I know I'll have to come up with some job-specific questions, but are there any good general ones to ask?
Hi Bennett,
Personally I like when candidates ask "what do you think it takes to be successful here, or in this role?" or something like that. It shows they are interested in helping us lead and from a candidate perspective it gives you a great chance to make sure I am thinking about you - the candidate - in there right way. For example, if I say I really think you need to be a good problem solver then you can say how that is one of the things that attracted you to this position because x,y,z...
Also - If the hiring manager answers with something nutty - then you can identify its not a fit for you.
Good question - look forward to what others think...
What does a typical day look like?
What are the most immediate projects that need to be addressed?
Can you show me examples of projects I'd be working on?
What are the skills and experiences you’re looking for in an ideal candidate?
What attributes does someone need to have in order to be really successful in this position?
What types of skills is the team missing that you’re looking to fill with a new hire?
What are the biggest challenges that someone in this position would face?
What sort of budget would I be working with?
Is this a new role that has been created?
Do you expect the main responsibilities for this position to change in the next six months to a year?
How will I be trained?
What training programs are available to your employees?
Are there opportunities for advancement or professional development?
Would I be able to represent the company at industry conferences?
Where is the last person who held this job moving on to?
Where have successful employees previously in this position progressed to?
What are the most important things you’d like to see someone accomplish in the first 30, 60, and 90 days on the job?
What are the performance expectations of this position over the first 12 months?
What is the performance review process like here? How often would I be formally reviewed?
What metrics or goals will my performance be evaluated against?
How long have you been with the company?
Has your role changed since you've been here?
What did you do before this?
Why did you come to this company?
What’s your favorite part about working here?
I've read about the company's founding, but can you tell me more about ___?
Where do you see this company in the next few years?
What can you tell me about your new products or plans for growth?
What are the current goals that the company is focused on, and how does this team work to support hitting those goals?
What gets you most excited about the company's future?
Can you tell me about the team I’ll be working with?
Who will I work with most closely?
Who will I report to directly?
Can you tell me about my direct reports? What are their strengths and the team's biggest challenges?
Do you expect to hire more people in this department in the next six months?
Which other departments work most closely with this one?
What are the common career paths in this department?
Here are2 - What have past employees done to succeed in this position? What is the top priority for the person in this position over the next three months?