In startups especially, job interviews are just as much for the interviewee as they are for the interviewer. Because there is often a lot at stake for a new company, it's wise to ask where you will fit in among founders and first hires -- and how you can make a direct impact on the company's success.
That's why I asked 10 entrepreneurs from the Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) what questions they would pose for an interviewer at a startup. Here's what they had to say:
1. What one thing must be done?
I would ask what one thing must be accomplished for the startup to succeed. There are two reasons to ask this: It will determine if they have a clear, focused vision, and it will give you a sense of how your job should be aligned with that goal.
2. When is your next funding round?
3. What's your runway?
4. How does your product apply to my role?
- Brett Farmiloe, Internet Marketing Company
5. What are your founders' goals?
- Bobby Grajewski, Edison Nation Medical
6. What's your exit strategy?
- Susan Strayer LaMotte, Exaqueo
7. What is the sales strategy?
8. What's the focus for the next three months?
9. What is the culture and work environment like?
10. What is the problem you're solving?
