March 2023
8 Good Interview Questions to Ask a Hiring Manager
As a leading talent partner in the financial sciences and services space, Selby Jennings provides coaching and mentoring throughout the interview process. That's why we have put together some great interview questions to ask the hiring manager during your interview.
This question allows you to gain an understanding of the hiring manager’s expectations for the role as well as the company culture and the priorities of the position.
Knowing whether the role is because a person is leaving, a position generated through demand from the businesses, or a project-based need will help inform your decision on whether it's the right thing for you. It will also give you insight into company performance and culture.
Knowing how the hiring manager will assess your performance is important. It will give you an indication of whether your targets or numbers driven or more to do with stakeholder management or engagement.
If your current role is similar then it's a good time to discuss how your success is currently measured.
A better understanding of workflow will help you prepare for the role and to ensure that you can effectively manage your workload.
It's important to know how feedback is viewed and circulated across the team and the business. Will you have a formal review? If so, is this annual or quarterly? Will there be opportunities to have more informal sessions throughout the year? All of these questions will help shape a view of feedback and progression opportunities within the business.
Understanding what learning and development opportunities there are will demonstrate how important the business think progression is. Knowing whether you'll get an allowance or there's dedicated resource internally you can access will ensure you're able to develop and grow in the position.
The most frustrating part of the interview process is waiting. Asking about the next steps will allow you to understand the additional steps you might need to take to secure the position.
This question will enable you to get an idea of what it takes to be successful and give you a sense of the organization's career progression structure and culture.
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