25 Smart Questions to Ask Your Future Boss

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by Marc Cenedella for Medium

17338151141_4599c67289_zAn interview is actually about how you can help your future boss and future employer succeed. It’s about finding out what their requirements and hopes are and matching up your background and experience with what they need.

For the twice-a-year update to my collection of “best interview questions,” I’ve asked my classmates from Harvard Business School, class of 1998, to weigh in with their favorite ones. My aim is to arm you with easy yet revealing questions for your next interview:

1. What’s the biggest change your group has gone through in the last year? Does your group feel like things are getting better in the economy and for your business?

2. If I get the job, how do I earn a “gold star” on my performance review? What are the key accomplishments you’d like to see in this role over the next year?

3. What’s your (or my future boss’) leadership style?

4. What are the three things I can contribute in the first 100 days to make you feel great about hiring me?

5. About which competitor are you most worried?

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