Can I work remotely or hybrid? – While common post-pandemic, asking this upfront may signal a lack of flexibility, especially with return-to-office mandates.
What’s the salary for this role? – Compensation discussions are better suited for later stages to avoid appearing money-focused too soon.
What’s the promotion timeline? – This can make you seem more interested in career progression than the current role.
What does the company do? – Asking this shows a lack of research, making you seem unprepared.