❔Questions to Ask

  • What was your journey to [Company Name]?

  • What has surprised you since joining [Company Name]?

  • Can you share a story of when you or another employee exemplified one of your company values?

  • What role do company values play in hiring and performance reviews?

  • What metrics or goals will the company use to evaluate my job performance?

  • How often are performance reviews completed?

  • When and how do people like to give and receive feedback?

  • What are some of the ways the company celebrates success?

  • Describe the ideal candidate for this role. Use this as an opportunity to highlight how you meet the criteria if you haven't done so already

  • What are some non-technical skills you find yourself using everyday?

  • How have you been able to connect with coworkers outside of work?

  • What is a recent challenge you’ve experienced while working on a product?

  • What do you think is one particular skill that would make an intern/the person in this role successful at the company?

  • What is one of the biggest takeaways you’ve gotten from working here?

  • Thinking back to your college experience, what is some advice you’d give yourself now?

  • How did your college experience/studies prepare you for the role that you have now?

  • Do you have any passions that sparked after joining your company?

  • Are there any tasks that this person would be expected to do that aren’t included in the job description?

  • How would you describe your management style?

  • What is the first problem the person you hire for this role must attend to?

  • How would you define β€˜success’ for the person in this role?

  • What do you feel is the company's greatest competitive advantage?

  • What are some differences between good employees and great employees in this company?

  • What goals would you like to see accomplished during the first three months (few weeks if it's an internship) in this position?

  • Are there any questions I'm not asking that I should be?

Last updated