My manager changed jobs and now they are interviewing for my new manager. I get to interview the final candidates. What are some good questions to ask a potential boss?

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Ask how many mentees they had at their old job - learn their leadership style - ask if they have promoted people before.
You’re going to want someone you can learn from and trust to advocate for you when it comes time.
Ask what their plan is for the first 30-60-90.
Ask how they evaluate their employees success.
All questions to see if you want to work with them not only as a colleague but your boss.

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Look for personality and character in how they respond, not just what they say. I haven't had the opportunity to interview my own manager, but from experience, a bad manager fit can become a serious problem if you don't identify the gaps early. This is rare leverage use it.

Ask how they handle conflict with direct reports, what their first 90 days would look like, and how they define success for the people under them.

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Quick question are you not interested in your managers position? Were you not part of a succession plan?

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