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What Questions Do You Have for Us?
The Question
“What questions do you have for me or for the team?”
STAR Answer Builder
0/4Practice your answer by writing each part of the STAR framework. At least 20 characters counts as complete.
Context
Having no questions is a serious red flag. This is also your chance to gather the information you need to make a decision if an offer comes.
Why Interviewers Ask This
Recruiters want evidence you're evaluating them too, and that you think at the level required for the role.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Saying 'no, I think we covered everything'
- Asking things you could Google
- Only asking about perks
- Asking gotcha questions to prove you're smart
Answer Framework (STAR)
Prepare three questions in tiers: one about the role's real day-to-day, one about the team and success, and one about the trajectory of the company or area.
Sample Answer
Answer hidden. Try responding in the STAR builder first, then reveal to compare.
Key Points
- Always have at least three prepared questions
- Vary the tiers: role, team, company
- Ask things you can't find online
- Probe for honest friction, not puff answers
- Save perk/benefits questions for the recruiter, not the hiring manager
Follow-up Questions
- What's one thing that surprised you about joining here?
- What's the last thing this team got wrong, and how did it go?
- How is performance actually evaluated?
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