25 Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Job

What will my main responsibilities be? What does success look like in the first six months? Who will I report to? How does the manager normally give feedback? How often are priorities reviewed?

How much freedom do employees have over how they complete their work? Which decisions require approval? Are processes highly standardized? How often do priorities change? How are deadlines and competing priorities handled?

How much of the work is individual vs team collaboration? How are teams expected to communicate? What skills could someone in this role realistically develop? Are there mentoring or learning opportunities?

How are employee contributions recognized? How are mistakes handled? How are employee concerns raised and addressed? What are the expectations around location, working hours, and flexibility?

Can I realistically see myself performing well and remaining aligned in these conditions? Research the actual experience of doing the job inside that organization.