Top Interview Questions to Ask (At Every Stage) to Get Hired
Jan 13, 2026
Most candidates obsess over giving the “perfect” answers in interviews. But the truth?
It’s the questions you ask that make you unforgettable.
In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact questions to ask at every interview stage from recruiter screens to final round decision-makers so you can stand out, show up powerfully, and finally land the role you deserve.
Whether you’ve frozen during the “Do you have any questions for us?” moment or you’ve been winging it with generic culture questions, this is your cheat code for strategic, aligned, and high-impact conversations that convert.
You’ll Learn:
✔️ Why your questions reveal more about you than your answers
✔️ The 3 key stages of the interview process and what each one is really testing
✔️ The best questions to ask recruiters so you get insider prep for the next round
✔️ How to uncover hiring manager pain points and speak directly to them
✔️ Strategic questions to ask senior leaders (that show you think like a partner)
✔️ What questions to avoid early on so you don’t self-sabotage
✔️ The mindset shift that turns interviews into two-way conversations
If you’ve ever left an interview thinking “I could’ve asked that better,” this episode will reframe how you approach the entire process.
🎧 Press play now, grab a notebook, and get ready to ask smarter questions and get better offers.
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