Background

• What resources did you use to research our company?
• What are two things about our company that stand out to you?
• What prompted you to apply for this job?

Role

• In your own words, what would you say are the three top priorities of this role?
• What skills or prior experience would you draw on in this role?
• What interests you most about this role?
• What do you see as the growth opportunities for you in this role?
• Name two things you would need to learn to perform at a higher capacity in this role?

Mission

• In your own words, do you have a sense of our company mission?
• What excites you about working for us, or in this industry?
• How do you feel that your skills and experience contribute not just to your job, but to our company’s goals and mission?
• Every company talks about values. What do you think are ideal values to expect of people?
• Explain one of those values in your day-to-day work.

Culture

• Why are you looking to leave your current job?
• What about our company culture would help you thrive?
• What is your work style?
• How do you think you would add to a team environment?
• Is there any reason you want to work for us over other companies you’ve been speaking with?

Corp Future

• What would you say is the biggest business problem facing our company or industry?
• Can you say anything we do well compared to our competitors?
• What excites you about where this company can go in the future?

Observables

• Questions about specific aspects of the role and the team.
• Questions about your company culture.
• Statements about the company’s business challenges or marketplace position.
• Questions about senior leadership and overall business objectives.
• Mentions of specific internal events, benefits or employee engagement activities.
• Mentions of Glassdoor reviews, company updates, videos or photos.
• Discussion of recent company news or product developments.
• Mentions of the company publications or activity on social media channels.