70 Better Get-to-Know-You Questions to Use at Work - The Muse

70 Better Get-to-Know-You Questions to Use at Work - The Muse70 Better Get-to-Know-You Questions to Use at WorkMaybe youre brand new on your team. Or, maybe youve been around for a while, but youve realized that you really dont know all that much about the people you work with. Either way, its time to pull out some get-to-know-you questions.Dont groan quite yet There are plenty you can ask your team members that dont involve those clichs that everybody is sick of answering. After all, does anybody really care about your packing preferences for that hypothetical desert island? Throw a couple of unterstellung prompts (many of which we actually use right here at The Muse) out in a team meeting or even a one-on-one coffee (or non-coffee) catch-up, and get ready to bond with your colleagues on a whole new level. If you prefer to jump straight to it, you can skip to questions that are Strictly BusinessA Little More PersonalJust for FunGet-to-Know-You Questions 1-19Strictly BusinessLets say youre having lunch or a one-on-one meeting with a colleague, and youre eager to understand more about their specific role, career trajectory, or working style. Well, these questions cover nearly every possible work-related topic. What do you do at Company and in what circumstances would I come to you for something?Whats one professional skill youre currently working on?Whats your go-to productivity trick?Are you an early bird or a night owl?Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?What behavior or personality trait do you most attribute your success to, and why?How do you prefer to start your day?How do you prefer to end your day? What was your first job? Whats the worst job youve ever had, and what did you learn from it? Whats a mistake you made early on in your career, and what did you learn from it?What led you to this career? What energizes you at work?What drains you at work?Whats one thing that surprised you about working at Company?Whats a work -related accomplishment that youre really proud of?Whats your biggest work pet peeve?Whats the biggest misconception people have about your position?If you could add one thing to Companys office, what would it be?Get-to-Know-You Questions 20-44A Little More PersonalYou want to dig a little deeper to understand who that person is when they leave the office each and every day. These questions go beyond work-related matters and lighthearted icebreakers (dont worry- well get to those) to give you some better insight into what really makes that person tick. If you could snap your fingers and become an expert in something, what would it be?If you could write a book about your life, what would the title be and why?What advice would you give to your teenage self?What do you do to turn things around when youre having a bad day?What drains you outside of work?What energizes you outside of work?Whats a trip that changed you, and why?Whats one of your favorite memories from the past year?Whats one thing most people dont know about you?Whats one thing youre currently trying to make a habit?Whats one thing youre learning now, and why is it important?Whats something you saw recently that made you smile?Whats something youve done, but will never do again?Whats something- big or small- that youre really bad at?Whats something- big or small- that youre really good at?Whats the best advice you were ever given? Who was it from?Whats the best compliment youve ever received?Whats your favorite way to unwind after a busy day?Whats your guilty pleasure?When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would you choose?If you had to pick one age to be permanently, which age would you choose?What three words would your friends use to describe you?Who would play you in a movie about your life?What would we most likely find you doing on the weekend?Get-to-Know-You Questions 45-70Just for FunIf youre looking for a quirky or upbeat way to sto off a team meeting with some bonding or even just get a conversation rolling one on one, these fun, unexpected, and low-pressure questions should do the trick.Are you a dog person or a cat person (or neither)?Do you have a hidden talent? What is it?If you could choose a name for yourself, what would it be?If you could choose a superpower, what would it be?If you could only eat one item for every meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?If you could only have three apps on your smartphone, which would you pick?If you were the only human left on Earth, what would you do?What book are you reading now?Whats your favorite sport to watch and which team do you root for?What trend do you hope makes a comeback?Whats one hobby youd love to get into?Whats one item you cant leave your house or apartment without?Whats one item you want to own that you dont?Whats one song or artist that youre embarrassed to admit you like?Whats one song you have completely memorized?What s one totally irrational fear that you have?Whats the first concert you ever went to?Whats the top destination on your must-visit list?What fictional place would you most like to visit?Whats your favorite place to eat around here?Whats your favorite TV show- the one youre always watching on repeat?Whats your go-to karaoke song?Whats your most hated household chore?Whats your most used emoji?Which season is your favorite?Whats the weirdest food youve ever eaten?Even if you arent brand new in the office, it never hurts to get to know your co-workers a little bit better (heres why). But, lets face it- it can be tough to think of questions that go beyond, Whatd you do this weekend? or Its a little cold in here today, isnt it?Bookmark this list and come back to it, and youre sure to foster a reputation as the co-worker who can always get an awesome conversation started.