101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again

23. Give me the names of three companies you would like to work for
The Real Question: We want you here—but will you love it here? Do you understand the competitive terrain?

Top-line Tactic: Use your research to draw distinctions between the usual suspects in your industry vs the new kids on the block.

f they want more, you might also wow them with:
The exact job title.
The reporting relationship, both up and down.
Key performance indicators for you, your team or your product.
One or two key challenges to be overcome in the industry.

16. Please describe the job you’ve applied for
The Real Question: We know you know, else you wouldn’t be here—but how well can you sum it up?

Top-line Tactic: Have the confidence to give them the briefest of answers