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<small>*Updated May 12, 2026*</small>
<small>*Updated July 30, 2026*</small>

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.

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## 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?
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- 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?
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