6 questions you can ask at the end of a behavioral interview — and stand out in the process

Lead with curiosity, and the rest will follow

I’ve worked with dozens of folks who are interviewing for roles in tech and beyond, and I’ve gone through a number of behavioral interviews myself. Here are my go-to questions to ask at the end of a behavioral interview that’ll help you assess the company’s culture and how you’ll fit into the new role:

How do you measure success in this role? This will help you understand what they’re looking for in an impactful employee, and the key performance indicators (KPIs) that are used to measure success, which may be quantitative, qualitative or a combination.

What is the company’s stance on remote and/or hybrid work? This question can help you identify the company’s flexibility to working remotely or working from other places.

What programs are in place to support < early-in-career talent, diversity and inclusion, writers in tech, new moms, etc.>? This is a great way to get a sense of the company culture, events, and employee resource groups can support your day-to-day work.

What brought you to the company, and what has made you stay? I often ask this question to learn more about the interviewer’s own story, and why they’re drawn to a company and its mission. It’s also a great transition to share more about what I’m looking for in my next role and why I feel like ready to make the move now

What’s the 30/60/90 plan for this role? This will help you understand what your first 3 months in the role would look like, and how you can set yourself up for success.

Here’s one from Tori Dunlap, the founder of Her First 100K: Is there anything about my interview that gives you pause? If so, I would love to address your concerns. This is a great opportunity to address any potential gaps that have come up for the interviewer and if not, you can reiterate your excitement for the role.

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About the author: My name is Aleenah Ansari, and I’m a Seattle-based writer and content strategist who works with owners and entrepreneurs to create impactful social media campaigns that add value to their audience, and I also work full-time as a product marketing manager at Microsoft. In short, storytelling is my world! My writing has been featured in The Seattle Times, Microsoft Inside Track, Kulfi, CNBC, and more — you can find my full list of writing clips here.