“Do you have any questions for us?” is part of the interview. Strong candidates use it to learn what matters and to land one more reason to hire them.
Ask the recruiter (phone screen)
- What does success in this role look like in the first 90 days?
- Why is this role open?
- What's the team's biggest priority this quarter?
- What's your timeline for the rest of the process?
Ask the hiring manager
- What separates strong performers in this role from average ones?
- What's the biggest challenge the person in this role would face in year 1?
- How would you describe your management style?
- What does the team look like — size, tenure, and structure?
Ask senior leadership / final round
- How does this team's work map to the company's biggest priorities?
- Where do you see the team in 2 years?
- What's something about working here that surprised you?
What not to ask
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