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"If you could change one thing about the company, what would you change?" It takes people off-guard and sometimes you get a really authentic look at the proble
by civilian 10y ago
"If you could change one thing about the company, what would you change?"
It takes people off-guard and sometimes you get a really authentic look at the problems in the company. I think people are more willing to be frank with the question because it's asking for their insight, even if it comes at the expense of the company's reputation.
When my future manager told me that he wished the company was "less tribal", I should've listened. The politics between teams was insane.
- liberte82 10y agoThis is a great one and it will also show you how open the communication is within the company. If you get a very guarded answer or one that doesn't ring true, it shows a company that isn't willing to talk about its challenges. If you get a very negative answer, that isn't a good sign either. A good answer is one that should be honest but said constructively.
- NikolaNovak 10y agoBrilliant. I'm stealing this one. Not only does it provide insight into the company, but if done right into the interviewer (who may well be your boss) as well. Thx! :)
- wheresvic1 10y agoThanks for the addition! This is also a really good one!!