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If you only remember these 3 interview questions
Each one tells you something the job description won’t, including whether you’ll be supported or thrown in at the deep end.
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1. What does good look like in the first 30, 60 and 90 days?
Tells you how you’ll be judged.
Strong answer | Warning sign |
Specific milestones: “By day 30 you’ll own the weekly report. By day 90 you’ll run a client workstream.” | “Just settle in, you’ll figure it out.” No clear expectations. |
2. What kind of projects and practice areas will I work on?
Tells you where your next few years actually go. (I never asked this, and I regret it.)
Strong answer | Warning sign |
Names real industries, clients or projects, and explains how people are staffed onto them. | “It depends on business needs.” No examples. |
3. What support can I expect during onboarding?
Tells you whether you’ll be trained or thrown in at the deep end.
Strong answer | Warning sign |
A structured plan: technical training (like SQL, Python, Excel), skills like collaboration and time management, and a buddy or mentor. | “You’ll learn on the job.” |
How many to ask
1 to 3, not 10. If they already answered one, go one level deeper on something they said. That shows you were listening.
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