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Weird list. I usually ask, in no particular order: What do you do, how do you do it, how can I help you, can I remote.
by avip 9y ago
Weird list.
I usually ask, in no particular order: What do you do, how do you do it, how can I help you, can I remote.
- expertentipp 9y agoInterviewed by some startups (Berlin) I have been asked if I know or to explain them what they are doing... and the funniest thing is they were serious.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoMaybe they want to know if you know their business? Seems like a fair question to ask.
- user5994461 9y agoIt's a fair question. The only trouble is that the vast majority of companies can't be understood if you don't already know the business.
- toomuchtodo 9y agoResearch before the interview. Always know going into the job what the company does, as it'll help you infer where you can add value.
- user5994461 9y agoMy point being that the vast majority of research will not tell you anything meaningful about the company.
- matwood 9y agoAnd that’s a valid answer. “I went over your web site and read some press releases but I’m not quite sure what you do yet. I think it is along these lines...can you explain further?”
- Kluny 9y agoMost companies should have that explained on their website - If you haven't done enough diligence to repeat what's on the website, you may not be a good candidate.
- s73ver_ 9y agoI've probably read it, but I doubt I'll have memorized it enough to regurgitate it back. And usually it's just BS marketing fluff.
- matwood 9y agoC’mon. You should at least know the industry and major product.
- expertentipp 9y agoOftentimes what the website says, what the sales team is selling, and what the engineering team is doing are three different things
- toast0 9y agoWhy would you interview at a company if you don't know what they do? Interviewing is a chore, I'm not going to invest my time in doing it unless I think I'll enjoy being there, which requires at least approving of what the company does. (I would be a little less choosy if I didn't have a current job, but still probably don't want to write software I have strong moral objections too)
- avip 9y agoOf course I know what they're doing (or the external reflection of thereof). I still ask. I have yet to find a question that will tell me so much using so little.