Job Career Fair Conversation Starters

What's something about this company that isn't on your website?

What's a project your team has worked on recently that you're excited about?

What's a skill you're looking for that's hard to find on a resume?

What's a question you wish more candidates asked you?

What's the best thing about working here that isn't a perk or benefit?

What's a challenge your team is currently trying to solve?

What's a career path at this company that people don't usually know about?

What's a tool or technology your team uses that you love?

What's a recent win your team celebrated?

What's a piece of advice you'd give someone applying to your company?

What's something about your company culture that's actually true, not just a poster?

What's a mistake you've made as a hiring manager that you learned from?

What's a quality you've seen in your best hires that wasn't on their resume?

What's a way your company supports growth or learning that you appreciate?

What's a piece of feedback you received early in your career that helped you?

What's a project that looked great on paper but was harder than expected?

What's a value this company holds that shows up in daily decisions?

What's a way your team handles failure or mistakes?

What's a person at this company who's been a mentor to you?

What's a trend in your industry that you're watching closely?

What's a problem your company is trying to solve that matters to you personally?

What's a moment you felt really proud to work here?

What's a way this company has changed since you joined (for better or worse)?

What's a hope you have for where this company is headed?

What's a conversation about work-life balance that actually reflects reality here?

What's a way you've seen someone grow into a role they weren't 'qualified' for?

What's a piece of the company's mission that resonates with you on a personal level?

What's a trade-off you've had to make working here that people should know about?

What's a quality you look for in a new teammate beyond technical skills?

What's one thing you want a candidate to know about working here that isn't obvious?