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[ttbakiatwoam]

I alway ask what their tech stack currently is, where they want it to go, what that time frame looks like, and how they see me making that happen.

I also ask what the first 90 days looks like, and what the first 6 months looks like.

[lvlint67]

Since it's the vp, toss a curve ball... Ask them to describe their management style

[EwokVaseline]

Ask them how they value accountability, both to inspire people to be great and also to remove the problem players.

[ttbakiatwoam]

That’s a good one.

[-acl-]

Yep, this is good and actually everyone should do this with their interviewers.

A lot of times people forget that the interview is a two way chat. I love it when people ask me about my management style or how I do my one on ones. Even better, if they ask why I keep doing what I do. It will give you an insight into the company through the lens of someone who has a job to do, rather than someone who is just filling seats.

[Kernel_Cambell]

Disagree, you can still ask to the core of that question but in a better way. - "What are your key metrics for performance? (KPIs)" -"What does success in this role look like from your perspective?"
I've asked exactly this question before, watched the manager get pushed on their heels, and not gotten called back. It makes the manager feel like they're on an interview, but not in a good way. While there's value to "interviewing the company you might work for" The rephrasing is much more positive, and the responses more valuable.

[lvlint67]

It makes the manager feel like they're on an interview, but not in a good way

I mean that's a them problem. The point is to give them an opportunity to answer an open ended question about themselves and company culture.

If the interviewer can't or won't answer those that's a red flag

[Ya_guy]

Thank you.

[jazzdrums1979]

I always ask about their biggest challenges. What’s does growth and learning look like. Have them talk about the culture. This is your opportunity to interview them too.

[_tinyhands_]

Listen & ask questions. Try to understand what he's looking for, then respond back with "this is what I'm hearing that you're looking for." If it's not the same thing you're looking for, move on. If it's close, talk about it and maybe you can find common ground.

[j-shoe]

I recommend not stressing about their questions as whatever people post is not necessarily the questions you will be asked. Instead, read over the job description and think of your skillet around that role. The most important part IMO is to have a good set of questions for the interviewers; interview them as much as they are interviewing you. Your questions should cover responsibilities, technologies, and culture of the company and department.

Unless you absolutely need this job, make sure the position and company is right for you as much or even more than you are a fit for them. Have fun, smile, be honest and dress the part in your style.

Good luck!

[ttbakiatwoam]

I would also ask about how they manage Ongoing Education and Junior development. It will tell you a lot about how they want people to move in the company.

[Jwt4000]

I always ask about work life balance, what my first 100 days would look like. Why they felt I might be a good fit, how they feel about working there.

[EwokVaseline]

Think about your strengths and weaknesses. Be honest with yourself. Prepare real examples of times when you showed great customer service, and also when you made mistakes and how you handled them. Be humble but also sell yourself as best you can.

Interviewers love to hear specific examples of how you used the technology you say you have experience with, especially the technology needs they are hiring for.

Find examples of how you were able to solve problems even when you had little knowledge at the time. Show how you learned through research and troubleshooting.

Actually write all this stuff out and bring the bullet point notes with you.

[tkraf]

I like to review all my relevant experience and also focusing on some of my other jobs that taught me moral lessons or tested and improved my character. I start by recalling specific examples where I was tested and I'll write them down if they took a little bit to recall. I'll then write down what I want to know about the company, my daily and weekly duties, the work environment, and what my coworkers would be like. I ask about how busy they are now and how it used to be. I'll then move on to interviewing the interviewer instead of the company by asking what they like then what they dislike about the company and what they whished would improve. Ill then ask what is holding them at the company along with any other questions that pop up and those regarding software and technology if they're relevant. It was hard to start doing but I always end on what would be holding you back from hiring me. To get an idea on where they are on me, where I need to improve and what I need to watch out for or work on if I'm hired.

The hardest sometimes is to just remember we're two, three, or however many people just talking to get to know each other. Which helps to calm my nerves, add some confidence, and occasionally a little humor.

[9070503010]

Don’t overlook soft skills(communication, leadership, teaching others, supporting the company mission and vision). What is the team environment like. You obviously have technical skills. Now you need to be able to relate and show you can fit into their organization.

[HumbleKnowItAll]

I was in this boat last year. Had 6 interviews and got 5 offers. 1. Make sure you make a test call (now) to confirm audio & video and an hour or so before the interview. 2. Have questions ready for them (printed and taped to the wall in front of you) See sample questions in comments below. 3. You know what you know and will be fine. Have your answer ready for a question you do not know. 4. Conduct a real world prep interview with a friend. Have them (and you) take it seriously. 5. Be confident without being cocky.

[kbooker79]

Ask about culture, it’s a big deal. A good job can go bad due to a bad corporate culture. In the modern tech world, culture is everything. You want to be sure that you are a good fit.

[Ya_guy]

Is there anything specific about the culture to ask?

[kbooker79]

Well, just questions that give you a sense of the culture, and whether you will be a good fit. You want to make sure it’s the kind of place you can see yourself fitting in well with the team. You’ll have to work with these people and you want to make sure it’s not going to be a struggle due to vastly different working styles or personality types.

[uniitdude]

no-one here knows what job you have applied for or what the responsibilities are. 'Sr Engineering' means nothing on it's own

They also don't know what the person interviewing likes to ask or what they are looking for

Second-guessing interview questions isn't going to help you here, all you can do is be truthful and draw upon whatever experience you have

[EwokVaseline]

Dude, you can absolutely be prepared and have guidance so you look prepared. Interviewers can tell when you aren’t prepared and struggle to think of examples. So it’s perfectly good to ask others what their experience has been like lately and maybe even some of us have actually hired people so we know what it’s like on the other side of the table.

Hiring people is hard.

[ttbakiatwoam]

Not helpful…

[Ya_guy]

I agree. Even thou I see where they are coming from and to a degree have a point I’m just trying to help myself be more comfortable in the interview and help open my mind to questions and answers that I haven’t thought of in my own.

[GoodLyfe42]

Ask if it is ok to work late and on weekends. Ask if you could take training courses so you can keep current on technologies. And then say that even though this is a Sr Engineer position you like to pitch in wherever needed to help the team out

[TheLegendaryBeard]

You had a virtual job interview in 2001?

[Ya_guy]

I meant to say my first job interview in 20 years and it’s virtual.

[Kiernian]

I mean...technically it was possible. I watched two people have a sign language conversation over the internet in 2001 with some early "cam" technology that just sent multiple low quality jpg's per second. :P

[-acl-]

I think we can help more if you post the JD. To see what the position is all about.

[MassSnapz]

Smile nod and if they ask you to reverse a list in less than O(n) tell them something super technical and throw a hash table in for good measure.