If you’re interviewing with a ceo - what would you ask?

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Talk about higher level things like:
- his/her vision for the company or what are biggest items on their agenda for next 5/10 years
- what are biggest opportunities and challenges they see (if you know something about trends in the industry, maybe getting their take on it)
- how do they see career trajectory for someone starting at your position
- what advice would they have for someone in your shoes
- etc

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don’t you have better things to do than interview me?

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Feels like trite questions tho

Well the conversation was okay. I think I got what I needed from him. He was really good. Also, I’ve more respect for Bain guys now.

Yes he’s an ex Bain.
I had a bunch of questions prepped, but i believe in team work.

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