27 Smart Questions to Ask in Your Interview - (The only list you will ever need)
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 Published On Feb 5, 2021

Everyone says "You HAVE to ask questions in your interview!" and they are RIGHT! But, what questions should you ask?

How can you come off as looking prepared, interested, and walk away with a ton of helpful information?

I mean, that is a ton to accomplish, right? Right, but, with the proper gameplan, you can do all those things!

In this video, I break down the best questions to ask everyone you will talk to in your interview and I touch on all the important topics. From leadership style, people development, culture, and expectations, with this video, you will have all your bases covered!

While you should watch the video because I talk about "the why" behind each question and what information you should be looking for, I also wanted to include the questions below so you can commit them to memory! Check out the questions from the video below!

Foundation Questions:
• Why is the role open?
• How long has the role been open?
• What is your timeline for filling this role?
• How would you describe the turnover for this role in recent years?
About the role:
• What would you consider to be the most challenging part of this role?
• What are performance objectives this person will need to accomplish in the first 90, 365 days?
• What are the metrics this person will be measured by?
• What are some characteristics of people who have been successful in this role?
Ask your boss:
• Can you tell me about a time an employee didn’t accomplish a task you designated for them. How did you handle it?
• Can you describe your leadership style and influences?
• What is your vision for how your department will evolve over the next 12 to 18 months.
• What is your proudest moment as a manager at this company?
About culture:
• What has kept you here?
• How is cultural alignment measured at your organization?
• How do your cultural values manifest themselves in the day to day at this company?
• Has your company ever held any events that reinforced its cultural values?
About training:
• What training has been made available to your people?
• How are the decisions made about who receives training made?
• Has the training provided to the people on the team ever lead to someone transferring departments?
• How much of the training provided is internal versus leverage outside resources?
Ask your future teammates:
• How would you describe your boss’s management style?
• How are setbacks handled in this department?
• If you had to take a last-minute day off to attend to a personal issue, how would it be received?
• Do you feel opportunities for growth and advancement are allocated fairly?
Closeouts:
• How do I compare to the other candidates interviewing for this role?
• Do you have any additional questions for me?
• Do you have any questions or concerns about my ability to do this job?

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