The right preparation empowers you to express yourself with confidence and helps you gain a deeper understanding of the company. In this section, you will find concise yet powerful insights that will enable you to stand out and make a lasting impression.
An interview is never a one-way test. Asking the right questions allows you to understand both the role and the organization more thoroughly, while leaving a strong and professional impact. The questions outlined below, structured under different themes, will help you uncover the perspectives you need for informed and visionary decision-making.
- Is this position newly created, or is it a continuation of an existing role?
- If someone is being replaced, why did the previous employee leave?
- What are the concrete goals and success criteria expected for this position?
- What will be the primary responsibilities in the daily workflow?
- To whom does this role report directly? Which teams will it work closely with?
- How do the communication and feedback processes between managers and teams work in your company?
- What makes working in this company meaningful for you? – How do decision-making processes work within the team?
- What kind of career path do people who succeed in this position follow within the company?
- How are training and development opportunities structured in the company?
- What are the possibilities for promotion or role expansion?
- What is the contribution of this position to the company’s growth targets?
- Can you give information about the products and services offered by the company?
- Do you have plans to introduce new products or services? – What are the strategic advantages that differentiate you from your competitors?
- What are the most challenging aspects of working in this position?
- What skills are critical to be successful in this role?
- What are the biggest challenges likely to be faced in this role?
- What outputs are considered indicators of success in the first 3-6 months in the position?
- In which areas did previous role holders struggle the most? – Which competencies make a successful employee stand out in this position?
- How often and according to what criteria are performance evaluations conducted?