Most Impressive Thing
This question reveals what the person considers impressive. That tells you their values.
Some say: I got into Harvard. Others say: I built a product that 10,000 people use.
The builders identify by their builds. The credential-chasers identify by their credentials.
First 30 Days
This shows whether they have already thought about the job before the interview.
A great answer is specific. A bad answer is: I would learn and listen.
You want people who have already started working in their head.
Five questions. That is all you need.
Failure, Best Colleague, Outside Work
Failure reveals self-awareness. The best colleague reveals what they value in others.
Outside work reveals curiosity and breadth. Narrow people build narrow products.
Together, these five questions paint a complete picture in 30 minutes.