What are some of your favorite follow up questions after an interview?

5 Comments

1. RosieNovember 29,2022 at 9:54PM UTC

   I'm always curious what kind of manager would they consider themselves to be or what would your current employee say about your managing style. I've had my fair share or horror micro-managers and that is one question I always ask. Look out for those managers that dislike this question or get uncomfortable when you ask too many questions.

2. Carey ANovember 29,2022 at 11:10PM UTC

   Who would I report to?

   Sounds obvious, but I had a job where I assumed the one who hired me would be my manager. He introduced me to someone who I'd "be working with." I was too young to understand the subtext. For a full year, I thought she was a pushy co-worker and she thought I was a terrible subordinate.)

   How will I be given feedback? (You don't want someone who surprises you with negative feedback during the annual review.)

   Here's a few more:

   What's the management style?
   Describe the culture
   What's the most difficult part of this job?
   Is this position a new opening, or did someone leave? Why did they leave?
   Is the company growing? What's driving the growth?

3. AnonymousNovember 30,2022 at 12:06AM UTC

   If you like the job, company, boss or HR…How will we measure success?

   Tell me more about the first week, month, year in this position, and when we can get started. Thank you!

4. Shelly EdwardsDecember 1,2022 at 2:47PM UTC

   During the interview, I ask things like what does success for this position look like to you, what factors will I be measured by in this role, why is this role currently open, is there opportunity for growth within the organization, etc. Once the interview is over, I would only email questions if they are pertinent in the decision and were not answered during the interview process - hours for position, benefits, things like that. Otherwise any follow up communication would be to bullet point my key qualifications, thank them for their time and inquire about next steps.

5. Kelsey GardipeeDecember 2,2022 at 2:06PM UTC

   If the interview is over and you're just waiting on a response, then I would hold off on asking additional questions unless they're pretty important. If you have another interview scheduled, then I would prep to have additional questions ready during the interview.

   Ask general questions if you want but I prefer to have a few tailored to the company and/or role, which help to show your interest or that you've done your homework. Here are a few I asked in my interviews for a Customer Success Manager position (that I was offered and have accepted):

   How is the relationship between the sales and customer success teams? Are their tech stacks compatible?

   What are the customers' current pain points and how are successful teammates solving their issues?

   What does customer-centricity look like at X company?

   How does the company/team react when team members suggest new ideas?

   What would take the team to the next level?

   I see the company's values include X and Y. How do you see those values in action in your day to day work?