From 17fcb14119716e35364d026eeb590f2fc5126b43 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LukeTech <37007574+Luke-Tech@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:05:58 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update with interview questions and date Updated the last modified date and added new questions for interview preparation. --- career-notes.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/career-notes.md b/career-notes.md index a115931..33ad8bc 100644 --- a/career-notes.md +++ b/career-notes.md @@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ permalink: /career-notes/ author: LukeTech --- -*Updated May 12, 2026* +*Updated July 30, 2026* This page contains notes compiled from many sources and many contributors to clean up your resume, prepare for an interview, ask great questions, and negotiate a solid salary. @@ -895,9 +895,12 @@ Caveat: be very careful when using LLMs to generate text. Proofread it to ensure ## Questions to ask the interviewer about the role - Can you give examples of people who previously held this role, but were a bad fit, and why? +- Who is the person on your team you wish you could clone? - What have past employees done to succeed in this position? - What did the person who held this role before me do that was appreciated but not required based on the job description? - What's the biggest pain point in the company/office/on your team, and what could I do to address it if I started tomorrow? +- What is actually broken right now that you want your new hire to fix? +- What's the part of this job people underestimate? - Why is the position open? - How would you describe an ideal candidate, and how do I compare? - How can the selected candidate make your life easier? @@ -909,6 +912,7 @@ Caveat: be very careful when using LLMs to generate text. Proofread it to ensure - What type of person would NOT be successful in this role, and why? - Is there a common theme among employees who underperform? - What is your definition of success for this role? (What does success look like in this role? How is success measured?) +- A year from now, what will make you say that this hire worked out? - What are the typical milestones or achievements that indicate success in this position? - Can you describe the typical day-to-day responsibilities of this position? - What is the rhythm of the work around here?