Second Interview Questions: A Hiring Manager’s Guide
The best second interview questions to ask candidates, what to skip, and how to score answers — for hiring managers, not candidates.

Matt Leppington is an English freelance writer who covers remote work, product, UX, sales, travel, and technology.
Matt Leppington is an English freelance writer who covers remote work, product, UX, sales, travel, and technology. His writing blends practical SaaS context with a curiosity for how people work, collaborate, and build better routines.
Alongside his work for tl;dv, Matt writes across lifestyle and technology topics while travelling and working remotely. He also runs a travel blog with his fiancee. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn.
The best second interview questions to ask candidates, what to skip, and how to score answers — for hiring managers, not candidates.
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