Below we cover:
✨Ideal questions should accomplish one or more of the following:
- Show you’ve done research on the company
- Engage and build rapport with the person you’re chatting with or event panelists
- Demonstrate interest in the event topic, company, and/or identify an area of shared interest
- Showcase your own skills and what you have to offer
🎯Sample questions for different audiences
The questions below are written with EES in mind, but may also be applicable to other hiring events or conferences! You must tailor these questions for your specific event or audience.
Some of these questions have already been answered by the company or on their website; make sure you are paying attention do your research so you can ask thoughtful questions that have not already answered.
Other CodePath Students/Alumni
- What session are you most looking forward to today?
- Which companies are you hoping to connect with at this event?
- What CodePath courses have you taken and how have you liked them?
- How is the Fall recruiting season going for you?
- Have you heard any unique or helpful pieces of advice so far in EES?
- How have you been preparing to make the most of the summit?
Recruiters
- I really appreciated hearing about your company’s culture and commitment to innovation! I noticed that your company has yet posted its internships or new grad roles for the next year. What does your recruiting timeline typically look like and how can we make sure we stay up to date when roles are posted?
- Any advice you have for candidates to stand out during your company’s application process?
- What types of technical intern/new grad roles are usually available at your company?
- I’d be really curious to hear if you know how often interns convert to new grad offers at your company and what qualities you see in the interns who are most likely to convert?
- Can you provide more information about the specific skills or qualities the company values in candidates for [these roles]?
- What kind of tips or guidance does your company provide for behavioral or technical interview prep?
- What does a typical intern or new grad role look like at your company?
- What does the onboarding process look like for interns/new grads?
Non-Recruiters/Software Engineers/Etc
- What's the company culture like? How would you describe the work environment?
- How does [company name] promote work-life balance for its employees?
- Have you seen interns at [company name] go on to become full-time employees?
- Could you describe a typical day for an employee in your department/role?
- Can you share any recent successful projects that your team has worked on?
- What do you enjoy most about working at[company name]?
- How do you like the team culture at [company name]?
- What is the work-life balance like?
- Could you talk more about what the company does and what’s your favorite product?
- What tips and advice do you have for potential incoming interns/new grads?
- Could you provide insight into the technology stack that the company uses?
- What were some of the challenges you faced during your work, and how did you overcome them?
- Is there anything specific you wish you knew before starting this role or getting into this company?
⛔ Questions to avoid
- Anything that could be answered with a quick Google
- Anything that has already been answered either in the session or the chat
- Questions that are a mismatch for the background and experience of the person you are asking
- Questions that might be better addressed in an email where you can add the right amount of context