Based on my experience, as an engineer, interviews usually have 4 rounds. Facing HR, technicians, leaders, HR in turn. I ask them different questions to deeper understand the job, the team and the company. Below are my questions, while I choose three or four in each round.
Questions I search in advance
- The year the company founded
- Current CEO
Round 1, with HR
- How many people are on the team I’d be part of?
- Where is the office address?
- What are the next steps in the hiring process?
- Department and Team Responsibilities
- Introduction of leader and skip manager
Round 2, with technicial interviewer
Technical interviews are colleagues or leaders.
- What does a typical day look like for a person in this position?
- What has been your biggest improvement since joining this company( or last year)?
- How would you describe the team culture?
- How many meetings do you attend a week?
- What internal training do you recommend?
- What other departments does this team work with most often?
- In your opinion, what is the most important factor in the success of this role?
Round 3, with leaders or managers
- Who does this role report to?
- What other departments does this team work with most often?
- Where does the data you use come from?
- Department and Team Responsibilities
- Can you describe some of the team’s recent challenges or achievements?
- What would be expected of me during the first three months if I’m hired for this position?
- How do you set KPI for staff？
- How can you evaluate my performance?
- How would you describe the team’s management style?
- Do you have any concerns about my experience or skill set?
- Do employees receive regular feedback on their work?
- How long do individuals usually hold this position for?
- Are employees expected to stay up-to-date on their emails over the weekends or while on vacation?
- Is on-the-job training provided for this position?
- Are there opportunities for internal growth?
- What challenges do people in this role face?
- What qualities do your most successful employees have?
Round 4, with HR
- Negotiate salary and benefits with HR
- What does the onboarding process look like?
- Is working remotely an option for this position?
- Is there an employee time clock in office?
- What are the working hours?
- Is overtime expected or allowed?
- How to pay for overtime work?
- How does your payroll management system work?
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