Reverse interviewing for a senior role --- what questions should I ABSOLUTELY be asking to make sure this company is a good fit?

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“What’s the worst thing about working for you? If I asked your team what they don’t like, what would they say?”

“What would you say is the one thing you most regret in your career? Or what is the one mistake you’ve made that you’d love to take back?”

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