Overview
Here are some of the questions I might ask, to get a better sense of how we might work together.
These are things I think about.
I don't want to surprise you or put you on the spot.
I appreciate your attention and thoughtful answers.
Questions
- Why is this position open? Is it new or did someone leave?
- Can you tell me about the culture of the company and team?
- What has been the overall company turnover?
- What is the company's purpose?
- How does the company live its purpose?
- What does the team do for fun?
- How do you foster an open, communicative environment for your employees?
- How do you celebrate diversity of ideas and people?
- Let's talk about the company rating on Glassdoor
- Does the company address diversity, equality, and racial justice? How?
- Do you support Black Lives Matter? How?
- Did the company issue a statement of solidarity with Black Lives Matter? What is it doing to work towards actionable change?
- What tangible goals does the organization have surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion? Who is responsible for making sure these goals are met?
- Do you have a DEI working group or breakout group to help foster greater change?
- What working groups or committees do you have, that employees can take part in?
- Who is in charge of the hiring process and how are they making sure that the pipeline of candidates is diverse?
- How diverse is the executive team? The board of directors?
- What's the makup of the managerial team?
- How do the team and company focus on employee retention?
- How would you describe your management style?
- What are the team's goals for this year?
- What do you want to see this role accomplish in 6 months?
- What will be the biggest challenge in this position?
- How could this role grow in the long term?
- What training programs do you offer?
- How could your role grow in the long term?
- Where do you think the company needs to improve the most?
- What are the biggest areas of opportunity for change at the company?
- Can I speak with another member of the team?
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