25 questions to ask in a final interview
1. Is this a new role, or was there someone in the job previously? If the role was previously filled, why did that person move on?
2. What would a typical day or week look like for your new hire?
3. What are the working hours, and your expectations for overtime?
4. How does this position help your department and the larger organization achieve their goals?
5. Does your department collaborate with other departments? If so, how?
6. What kind of training will your new hire receive?
7. What technology will your new employee use on the job?
8. How will expectations and assignments be communicated in this role?
9. What do you hope your new hire will be able to accomplish in the first three months?
10. Over the course of a year, how is success measured in this role?
11. How would you describe your management style?
12. How will you as a manager interact with your new hire? Will it be through a weekly one-on-one check-in, or do you have another system?
13. How do employees receive feedback on their performance?
14. In your opinion, what is the most fun or creative part of this role?
15. What would you say are the top three most useful soft skills a person needs to be successful in this role?
16. What is your background? How did you land in your current role?
17. How accessible are the company’s senior leaders? In what context do they interact with employees who aren’t their direct reports?
18. When would you like your new hire to start?
19. How would you describe the work-life balance for members of your team?
20. Is there a dress code in your department?
21. Is there travel involved in this role? If so, how often?
22. Does the company offer employees any professional development opportunities?
23. What are the company’s policies on working remotely?
24. What time do people in this department typically arrive at work?
25. How would you describe your company culture?