It’s always painfully awkward when the hiring manager throws the curveball, “Do you have any questions for us?” at you. More often than not, there’s nothing left to cover. The usual topics—like what the job actually entails and how many days you’re expected to show face in the office—tend to arise naturally early on during the interview. But be warned: Not mustering up the effort to think of anything to ask could cost you the job.
That’s at least according to Jenn Bouchard, Meta’s former global head of talent, and current chief people and administration officer at the creative agency Figure 8.
