What are some good questions you like to ask during interviews, once you’ve gotten past the gatekeepers?

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I always ask the same two. They help me figure out what the culture is and whether I’m stepping into a team where there’s creative opportunity.

1) what’s the number one thing you want to see improved here?

2) what’s the best piece of work this team has done in the last year?

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Solid and simple. I like it.

Whats the best show/movie you've watched in the last year?
Do you listen to any new music?
What's the best ad/campaign you've seen? Why?
Where do you find inspiration?
What are your immediate and long term career goals?

I think they meant as interviewees. But of you ask career goals to who you’re going to be working for, more power to you.

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