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EXPLORING QUESTIONS

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If you could change one aspect of the company that would attract even
greater talent here, what would you change?

Questions for Your Supervisor
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How do you describe your leadership style?
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What have you done to develop your leadership? What feedback have
you received about it?
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What are the top three to five things you would expect of me in my fi rst
six months?
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How do you define success for this position?

Questions for Direct Reports
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How do you like to be managed?
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How could I be of most help to you?

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Why have you chosen to work here?
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Tell me about your background and your career aspirations.

WHAT’S-IN-IT-FOR-THEM? QUESTIONS
Ask what’s-in-it-for-them? (WIIFT) questions by customizing your

questions so that they apply to the specific interviewer (often the
candidate will interview with several people: HR, the hiring man-
ager, peers, future direct reports). Get into the perspective of your

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