What kind of questions would be generally preferable for interviewees to ask to interviewer on the final round interview?

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I always like to ask the hiring manager for them to describe an ideal candidate or what skills / work style are most effective for success in the role. They’ll basically tell you exactly what they’re looking for and give you an insight into how they’ll be as a manager and their expectations.

If they emphasize that the person before was great because they worked extremely long hours and put in the extra effort, you’ll know that’s what they’re basically expecting, as well as how the job is going to be from a work / life balance perspective.

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That’s possible, but it’s likely they don’t go into much detail. It’s possible to modify the question so that’s it’s not repetitive and trying to gain a better understanding. Even asking about other team members or dynamics or about the last person that was in the role and why they left, etc. Obviously this shouldn’t be the only question you come in with, but one of many and a good one to ask if the topic hasn’t been covered yet.

Another good one I like to ask is if they could make one change about their job, role or company, what would it be. Might gain insight into what they dislike about the role, their job or company or offer additional insights into how working in the role will be.

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Ask what they do at the workplace besides their normal job (i.e. technology initiatives, diversity & inclusion, campus recruitment, etc)

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The standards, but I always ask; “what do I think my biggest challenge will be coming into this role?

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Let me ask this. thanks

I had several Qs for the final interview when I was looking. Here were my favorites:
1. Tell me what qualities you liked most about the person who held this position previously that you feel added value to the role and its responsibilities.
2. If I were the incumbent for this role and this were a performance review, what additional skills would you recommend I add to take this position to the next level? In other other words, what was missing that you'd like someone like me to bring?
3. What is the biggest challenge facing you right now which this position can address and resolve for you?
4. At the end of Year 1, what tells you this decision was a successful hire for you? (Watch your interviewer's eyes to see if they maintain eye contact or look up to make something up - many haven't thought about that one).

Based on the responses to each Q, you can then provide examples which match what they are looking for vs "machine gunning" your resume' of examples and they pull a "Pulp Fiction" as every bullet fired misses them.
Be a sniper. Let them layout the targets and you save your ammo with single shots.

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Where do you see the company in 5 years?

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If i was a junior analyst, i am afraid sometimes its gonna be rude because it seems to be irrelevant in terms of my future role as “Junior”.

I like to ask about any big upcoming projects that the team may be involved in. It helps me to gauge what sort of challenges will be involved in the coming months/years as well as determine what new skills and knowledge I can gain (outside of the basics of the role). Interviewers love when you ask questions that show you will take initiative and go beyond the general work associated with the role. I’ve also been asking about diversity & inclusion as well as environmental initiatives since that‘s very important to me and also says a lot about the company’s values

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“So did I get the job?”

I see well noted.
Its gonna be risky in that kind of situation.
Thank you.

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