Asking employees for feedback
Use these short DMs to ask an employee for their perspective before applying, interviewing, or accepting an offer. Choose one relevant question, replace the placeholders, and leave room for them to decline; their experience may depend on their team, role, and location.
Company culture
Hi [Name], I am considering a role at [Company] and would value your perspective. How would you describe the day-to-day culture on your team?
Workload and work-life balance
Hi [Name], I am exploring [Role] at [Company]. How manageable is the workload on your team, especially around deadlines?
On-call and weekend expectations
Hi [Name], I am considering [Role] at [Company]. What are the usual on-call or weekend expectations for your team?
Manager and team support
Hi [Name], I am interested in joining [Team] at [Company]. How does the team support people when they need help or disagree on an approach?
Remote and hybrid work
Hi [Name], I am exploring a role at [Company]. How does the remote or hybrid setup work in practice for your team?
Interview experience
Hi [Name], I am preparing to interview for [Role] at [Company]. If you interviewed for a similar role, how was the process from your perspective?
Interview preparation
Hi [Name], I have an interview for [Role] at [Company]. Without sharing confidential questions, which skills or topics would you suggest prioritizing?
Salary range
Hi [Name], I am considering [Role] at [Company] in [Location]. If you are comfortable sharing, do you know the typical salary range for [Level], without disclosing anyone's personal pay?
Compensation structure and benefits
Hi [Name], I am evaluating [Role] at [Company]. If you are comfortable sharing, how is compensation usually structured across base pay, bonus, equity, and benefits?
Paid mentorship
Hi [Name], I am looking for paid mentorship on [Topic] and thought your experience might be relevant. Do you offer sessions, and if so, what are your rates and availability?
Career growth
Hi [Name], I am exploring opportunities at [Company]. In your experience, how does the team support learning and progression into more responsibility?
Engineering practices
Hi [Name], I am interested in [Team] at [Company]. What are the team's day-to-day practices around code review, testing, and technical decisions?
Onboarding
Hi [Name], I am considering joining [Company] as a [Role]. What is onboarding like, and how much support do new joiners get in their first few weeks?
Role expectations
Hi [Name], I am exploring [Role] on [Team] at [Company]. What does a typical week look like, and which responsibilities take up most of your time?
Deciding whether to join
Hi [Name], I am considering an offer for [Role] at [Company]. From your experience, what is one thing you would want to know before joining that team?