Master List: Interview Questions
Here I am creating a master list of interview questions, that I will continue to update, which I am hoping will be a resource you will revisit and share!
To ask the interviewer:
Why is this role open and how long has it been vacant?
What is your timeline for filling this position?
In three words, what is your personal management style?
In three words, how you would describe the culture of the company, department, and/or team?
What is the main challenge for someone in this position?
What are the day-to-day tasks and responsibilities for this role?
How does the team communicate and with what frequency?
How does the team handle conflict or disagreements?
In three words, what characteristics does someone need to be successful in this role at this company?
Can you share an example of feedback you received that influenced your practice as a manager?
What are potential development paths for employees in the organization?
How is training conducted in the first 90 days for new employees?
For this role, who would be the supporting peers or team members that I would go to for questions or assistance?
Within the first 90 days, what would success look like in this role and what would be accomplished?
Do you have any concerns about why I may not be an ideal fit for this role?
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Other category:
What are three policies you would implement to improve employee engagement?
What are three policies you would implement to improve employee retention?
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If you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading. Let me know: what are your favorite questions to ask in an interview?
