Here are the top 40 questions for recruiters to ask –
- Why has this position become available?
- What are the job expectations in both the short and long term?
- What caused the vacancy for this role?
- What’s the pay range for this position?
- How quickly are you looking to fill the role?
- Is this position remote, hybrid, or office-based?
- What are the working hours or structure of the work week?
- What are the next steps in the hiring process?
- What type of work will I be doing—independent, team-based, or both?
- How big is the team I’ll be working with?
- What are the growth and development opportunities for this role?
- Are there training programs or resources for employees?
- What is the job description for this role?
- What do you enjoy most about working for this company?
- Can you walk me through the interview format?
- What is the company culture like?
- Are there specific resources or programs for new graduates?
- What does a typical workday in this position look like?
- What are the primary obstacles the team is facing at the moment?
- How does the organization support growth and professional development?
- What is the typical career path for someone in this role?
- How does the company handle feedback and performance reviews?
- Is there interdepartmental collaboration?
- What characteristics do you think a successful applicant for this role should possess?
- How long have you worked with the company?
- What are some challenges of this role?
- How is success measured in this role?
- What do you like best about working at this company?
- If you could change anything about the company, what would it be?
- What does the onboarding and training process look like?
- What’s the urgency in filling this role?
- What would you have liked to know before joining the company?
- How does the company promote work-life balance?
- How does the company approach diversity and inclusion?
- Are there opportunities for mentorship or career coaching?
- How is team performance evaluated?
- What kind of support is available for employees struggling with their workload?
- Are there opportunities for cross-training or learning new skills?
- Can you provide an example of a recent project this team has worked on?
- How does the company encourage innovation or creativity within teams?
