What to actually ask at the end of an interview

Skip the questions you think you are supposed to ask. These four tell you whether you actually want the job.

Ask about the last person

Ask what happened to the last person in the role. If they were promoted, good sign. If nobody wants to answer, that is an answer too.

A good manager will have thought about it. A vague answer usually means the role has not been properly defined yet.

Ask when you will hear back and from whom. It sets a clear expectation and tells you a lot about how organised they are.

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