Questions to Ask
The questions you ask don't just give you information, they signal how you think.
Role clarity
- ›"What does success look like in this role in the first 90 days?"
- ›"What are the biggest challenges facing the team right now?"
- ›"How is performance measured?"
Team dynamics
- ›"How do teams typically collaborate here?"
- ›"Can you describe the team culture?"
Growth
- ›"What does career growth look like for someone in this role?"
- ›"What have past people in this role gone on to do?"
Role clarity
- ›"What are the biggest risks or priorities for this function in the next 12 months?"
- ›"How does this role influence business outcomes?"
- ›"How is success defined for this leader specifically?"
Team dynamics
- ›"What does the team need most from the person in this role right now?"
- ›"How does this function interact with others across the business?"
Strategy
- ›"What strategic decisions will this role need to drive or influence?"
- ›"Where does leadership see the biggest opportunity for this function?"
Strategy
- ›"What strategic shifts is the company anticipating in the next 18-24 months?"
- ›"What does the board or leadership team see as the biggest risk right now?"
Success definition
- ›"What would define success for this role in year one?"
- ›"What does winning look like at the organizational level?"
Cultural alignment
- ›"How does this organization handle disagreement at the leadership level?"
- ›"What kind of leader has thrived here, and what has not worked?"
You've seen what to do. Now make it work for you.
Most candidates stop at information. The ones who get offers turn it into preparation.