A list of the best interview questions

I started this list after seeing this tweet by Sascha Kerbert. I knew I would never find that thread again, and I wanted to keep all of the replies to help in future interviews.

I decided to share it and see if we can gather more ideas.

So, what's your favourite interview question?

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Marc Harrison
Marc Harrison
17th March 2021 in careers
A list of the best interview questions
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  • 1

    Tell me about a time you received some really difficult feedback. Why was it difficult to receive, and how did you respond?

    @Sascha_Kerbert
  • 2

    Is there a question I should have asked you during this interview, but didn't? (Ask towards the end)

    @marcharrison
  • 3

    What did you do to prepare for this interview?

    @tommcquillen
  • 4

    Teach me about a topic that has really grasped your interest over the last 12 months?

    @Sascha_Kerbert
  • 5

    Name a product that you think is exceptionally well-designed. Tell me what makes it well-designed?

    @AbiTyasTunggal
  • 1

    Tell me about a time you received some really difficult feedback. Why was it difficult to receive, and how did you respond?

  • 2

    Is there a question I should have asked you during this interview, but didn't? (Ask towards the end)

  • 3

    What did you do to prepare for this interview?

  • 4

    Teach me about a topic that has really grasped your interest over the last 12 months?

  • 5

    Name a product that you think is exceptionally well-designed. Tell me what makes it well-designed?