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Questions to ask in an interview

Most of us focus on preparing for the questions we’ll be asked in an interview, but what we ask at the end is just as important. It is your ultimate opportunity to take control of the conversation and leave a brilliant lasting impression.

In this Squiggly Shortcut, Sarah explores how to ask powerful culture and commercial questions, and what the answers reveal about whether a company is the right fit for you.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

– Why the questions you ask are your best opportunity to take control of an interview

– How to use culture questions to find out what it is really like to work somewhere

– What a company’s response to culture questions reveals about their team dynamics

– How to stress-test a business’s performance with smart commercial questions

– What we can learn from competitors and collaborators to stand out

– How to end your interview with high energy and make a lasting impression

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Podcast: Questions to ask in an interview

Date: 20 August 2026


If you'd like a text transcript of this episode (586 Questions to ask in an interview), please email sarahmassie@amazingif.com. 

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