Job Interviews should be a 2 -Way Street – Interesting Questions you should consider asking the person interviewing you to better know what you may be getting yourself into
Job Interviews Should Be a Two-Way Street
I recently came across a fascinating Twitter discussion that sparked over 80K retweets and nearly 500K likes—and it’s a conversation worth having here on LinkedIn.
The original post by @hodayum raised a simple but powerful question:
Why don’t candidates ask companies for references from satisfied employees before accepting an offer?
After all, employers routinely check our references. Why shouldn’t we do the same?
The thread exploded with brilliant suggestions for questions that flip the traditional interview dynamic.
Here are some of my favorites:
Questions About Culture & Environment:
“What does the staff do for lunch?” (reveals work-life balance and team dynamics)
“Why is this position open?” (new role vs. replacement tells you everything)
“How does leadership handle employee feedback when it’s critical?”
Questions About Success & Growth:
“What does success look like in this role after 6 months? 12 months?”
“Can you describe your most successful employee and what makes them thrive here?”
“What professional development opportunities exist?”
Questions That Reveal Red Flags:
“What’s your turnover rate for this department?”
“Can I speak with someone who’s been in this role or on this team for 2+ years?”
“How many people have been promoted internally in the past year?”
The Power Move:
“Would you be willing to provide me with references—employees I can speak with about their experience here?”
One user brilliantly suggested using LinkedIn to message current employees directly to ask about their experience. In today’s transparent world, this isn’t being pushy—it’s being smart.
As someone who’s spent 25+ years in recruiting, specifically in the Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite space, I can tell you that the best hires happen when both parties carefully interviewing each other.
The companies that get defensive? That’s usually a red flag worth noting.
Bottom line: A job interview isn’t an interrogation—it’s a mutual evaluation.
If you’re not comfortable asking tough questions, you’re probably not comfortable enough to work there.
Full credit to the original Twitter discussion started by @hodayum and the story written by Edvinas Jovaišas that captured this important conversation.
What’s the best question YOU’VE ever asked (or been asked) in a job interview? Drop it in the comments. 👇
I recently came across a fascinating Twitter discussion that sparked over 80K retweets and nearly 500K likes—and it’s a conversation worth having here on LinkedIn.
The original post by @hodayum raised a simple but powerful question:
Why don’t candidates ask companies for references from satisfied employees before accepting an offer?
After all, employers routinely check our references. Why shouldn’t we do the same?
The thread exploded with brilliant suggestions for questions that flip the traditional interview dynamic.
Here are some of my favorites:
Questions About Culture & Environment:
“What does the staff do for lunch?” (reveals work-life balance and team dynamics)
“Why is this position open?” (new role vs. replacement tells you everything)
“How does leadership handle employee feedback when it’s critical?”
Questions About Success & Growth:
“What does success look like in this role after 6 months? 12 months?”
“Can you describe your most successful employee and what makes them thrive here?”
“What professional development opportunities exist?”
Questions That Reveal Red Flags:
“What’s your turnover rate for this department?”
“Can I speak with someone who’s been in this role or on this team for 2+ years?”
“How many people have been promoted internally in the past year?”
The Power Move:
“Would you be willing to provide me with references—employees I can speak with about their experience here?”
One user brilliantly suggested using LinkedIn to message current employees directly to ask about their experience. In today’s transparent world, this isn’t being pushy—it’s being smart.
As someone who’s spent 25+ years in recruiting, specifically in the Microsoft Dynamics and NetSuite space, I can tell you that the best hires happen when both parties carefully interviewing each other.
The companies that get defensive? That’s usually a red flag worth noting.
Bottom line: A job interview isn’t an interrogation—it’s a mutual evaluation.
If you’re not comfortable asking tough questions, you’re probably not comfortable enough to work there.
Full credit to the original Twitter discussion started by @hodayum and the story written by Edvinas Jovaišas that captured this important conversation.
What’s the best question YOU’VE ever asked (or been asked) in a job interview? Drop it in the comments. 👇