Most candidates ask zero questions at the end of an interview. The ones who do usually ask "what's the culture like" or "what does a typical day look like."

"What are the biggest challenges someone stepping into this role will face?"

Those questions tell me you're evaluating us, not just auditioning. That's the energy that gets you hired.

Curious what you think are good questions to ask at the end of an interview.

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I always ask what are challenges you expect someone in this role to face. I think it is a really great way to evaluate the company and what they expect for the role. I have always thought that question provides valuable insight.

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I always ask what do you like most about working here?

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Depends on the answer. If the answers are quick I sometimes think they are BSing. If the answer is well thought out and explained I think it’s pretty genuine. Most people like to say why they like working where they work.

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I like to ask about what sets top performers apart. Depending on the company/role, I might ask about professional growth and development. Last, but my favorite, is asking about the person interviewing, their path at the company, what they like about it, something like that. Does anyone have a good way to ask about WLB? I’m always worried it comes off like I don’t want to work.

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Good questions definitely stand out. The strongest ones usually focus on real challenges: what success looks like in the first 6–12 months, why the role is open, or what’s been hardest for the team recently. Those tend to spark more meaningful conversations than generic culture questions.

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Do you have feedback on how I did in my interview right now? Anything I can learn from or improve on?

The job market is not friendly, but if you can get direct and immediate feedback on how you are doing you can take it and run with it, even if the interview is a bust.

It might seem direct, because it is, but it's the best way to go about improving your interview process.

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Hm I remember some hiring managers commenting after the interview that they value a lot the questions that the candidate asks at the end, they are telling! Not something to overlook imho

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