Are you ready to nail that interview and land your dream job? Look no further as I share with you my expertly crafted list of thought-provoking questions that will surely impress your interviewer. Years ago, I came up with these game-changing questions that have stood the test of time and have proven to be highly effective in shedding light on the role you’re vying for. I call this my golden list because it is a surefire way to stand out in an interview.
Don’t worry, these questions are not your typical interview queries, they are much more engaging and will definitely catch your interviewer’s attention. And the best part is that you might even learn something new about the role! But wait, there’s more. A natural high potential will always have their own relevant questions added to mine, making the interview more fruitful than ever before. Now, do you have any good candidate interview questions? Please share them in the comments and let’s make this an engaging and insightful conversation!
- Do you have a hybrid working policy?
- What is your #1 priority for next year?
- Can you explain your organizational structure to me?
- How does your leadership team make difficult decisions?
- How does your organization generally handle conflicts?
- What attracted you (your conversation partner) to this organization?
- What is the current situation in this division (problems, opportunities)?
- What challenges will I encounter if I accept this position?
- Can you describe the work environment and culture?
- Can you indicate your leadership style and the nature of the employee that fits well within the team?
- What percentage of your employees are above, on, or below target?
- What are some of the most challenging aspects of this job/organization?
- What goals or objectives need to be achieved in the next six months/next year?
- How will I be evaluated in this position?
- What does my bonus plan look like/what are the KPIs?
- What are your biggest issues in this vacancy that need to be addressed immediately?
- What is the budget that this department works with?
- Are there any limitations or cuts planned that will decrease/increase budgets?
- What personality traits are needed to succeed in this job?
- How are my supervisor’s responsibilities and performance measured and by whom?
- To what extent are the roles in this department suitable for eventually moving internally to senior management?
- What are the department’s goals and how do they fit into the company’s mission?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of the company compared to the competition?
- In what areas of the job do you want to see improvement from the person who last performed these tasks?
- What types of people excel here?
- What success factors tell you that the decision to bring me on board is the right one?
- What is the gross profit margin of the division where I will be working?
- What percentage of the company’s total profit should my division generate?
- Can you give me some examples of the best and worst aspects of the company’s culture?
- When top performers leave the company, why and where do they go?
- What else do you want to know about me to help you make this decision?