Do you have a go-to question that you always ask when you're interviewing for a new role that you use to tell if you're going to truly get along with your new superiors?
Sort by:
I'm always interested in an individual's motivations and what they are curious about. Curiosity is a core trait that I'm always looking for. It can highlight how someone thinks, what motivates them and where their interests lie. It also highlights the potential for someone to learn new things.
applicants tend to know the usual questions - biggest fail - etc. so I tend not to go there much but if i do it looks like this 'Walk me through a project that did not work out as planned and tell me your part and the lessons you learned.' Some other questions - what do you believe is the culture of this company and how will you enhance it? How would your friends describe you? What research did you complete to prepare for today?
To what extent does the role and I work I do help the company achieve it's goals? By asking this, I can better grasp the company's long-term goals, my place within them, and whether or not our respective priorities are aligned.
Yes, "how would you deal with your senior manager asking you to initiate a program that you know in your experience won't work?"
"What are some things you have created or helped enable that fosters an engaging atmosphere with the team?" "Lots of people say they want honest and candid feedback, how would you want me to provide that feedback to you?"