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What questions do you have for me?
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Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
The interviewer asks this question to gauge your curiosity about the role and the company. The question will help the interviewer gauge how interested you are in the role.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
Come to the interview with some prepared questions and add additional questions that organically evolve from discussion during the interview. The goal is to ask thoughtful questions that relate to the role, the organization, the culture, or what a typical day involves.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
This is a deceptively simple question. It seems straightforward, but how you approach it can leave lasting impressions on the interviewer. If you have no questions for the interviewer, it gives the impression that you aren't interested in the role or the agency. The questions you ask will give the interviewer insight into what is important to you as a candidate.

Gentry has over 15 years of experience leading in-house agency teams where he has interviewed and hired numerous candidates for design, photography, and video production.
Below is a list of good questions to ask the interviewer and likely conclusions the interviewer will draw from your questions:
- Tell me about your team's culture.
Conclusion: Culture is likely a big driver for this candidate. They want to work for an employer that values a positive work environment and team culture.
- What do you like about working for this company?
Conclusion: The candidate is interested in what I find appealing about the company. They are curious about what is important to me as a leader and want more information about the team, leadership, or culture.
- What is a typical day like?
Conclusion: The candidate is curious about the logistics, workflow, volume of work, and the kind of routine work they will encounter.
- What would success look like in this role in the first 90 days or the first year?
Conclusion: The candidate is driven and wants to ensure success in the role.
- Is this a new position or a replacement position?
Conclusion: The candidate is evaluating possible risk in taking the job. If it is a new position, it could be vulnerable to being cut down the road. If it is a replacement position, the candidate is curious about why their predecessor left.

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