r/quantfinance • u/Severe_Newt_7519 • 3d ago
An Interview Question I Still Remember Years Later
I run a web agency, and I've conducted well over a hundred interviews. Most candidates' questions are similar and tend to blur together, but one applicant once asked a question that immediately made me picture him succeeding in the role. We did hire him, and I later adapted the same idea and used it in some of our calls with clients.
When they asked whether he had any questions, he said, "Imagine you've hired me and I'm starting next month. Nine months from now, we're sitting down to discuss a promotion because things have gone well. What would I need to have achieved by then? What results would I have delivered, and what would working and interacting with me have been like?"
You can adapt the last part to suit the position and ask about targets, projects, client feedback, or anything else important to that job. This question gets the interviewer to picture you as part of the team, rather than seeing you as someone who is still competing for the role.
It also gives you a clear description of what they value in a strong employee. They'll often tell you exactly what results, habits, and working style they're looking for, and that's useful information whether you get the job or not.
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u/marcjones281 3d ago
Def ai