On: Questions to ask in interviews

[toomuchtodo]

Maybe they want to know if you know their business? Seems like a fair question to ask.

[user5994461 → toomuchtodo]

It's a fair question.

The only trouble is that the vast majority of companies can't be understood if you don't already know the business.

[toomuchtodo → user5994461]

Research before the interview. Always know going into the job what the company does, as it'll help you infer where you can add value.

[user5994461 → toomuchtodo]

My point being that the vast majority of research will not tell you anything meaningful about the company.

[matwood → user5994461]

And that’s a valid answer. “I went over your web site and read some press releases but I’m not quite sure what you do yet. I think it is along these lines...can you explain further?”