Questions to ask a company during a job interview (github.com)

Article summary

The article provides a list of questions that a tech job applicant can ask a company during an interview, covering various aspects such as the role, team, company, and compensation. The questions are meant to help the applicant assess the company's culture, values, and work environment. The list is not exhaustive, and applicants are encouraged to tailor their questions to their specific interests and concerns. The article also emphasizes the importance of finding answers to some questions on one's own and not asking everything from the list during the interview.

Main themes

• job interviews
• company culture
• tech industry
• career development
• communication

What commenters say

• Asking questions during an interview is a two-way conversation, and the candidate should also be evaluating the company, not just the other way around. Some argue that the company has more leverage in the interview process, especially for large companies with many applicants. Others believe that the candidate has more power than they think, and can use the interview to find out what they need to know about the company. Asking the interviewer a technical question can be a way to assess their knowledge and approach to problem-solving, but others see it as unnecessary or even strange. The interview process can be flawed, and some companies may prioritize hazing or cargo culting over genuinely assessing a candidate's skills. Candidates should prioritize finding out about the company's actual policies and processes, rather than just the interviewer's individual opinions. The company's attitude towards its employees and their well-being can be an important factor in the candidate's decision-making process.