6 questions every job candidate should ask when interviewing at a startup, according to VCs and startup founders

• With job openings at record highs and tech companies flush with cash, candidates can be choosy.
• We surveyed founders, VCs and employees to hear what they wish they asked before joining a startup.
• One important question: “When are you likely to raise your next round of capital?”

With job openings at record highs and tech companies flush with cash, it is an ideal time to be looking for a startup job.

Strong candidates can afford to be choosy, which is why they should treat interviews not only as a chance to impress hiring managers, but also one to gauge if the company is a good fit.

“I think picking a company is a little bit like investing because you’re betting with your time and your career of where you’re going to have the best experience and also where you could create the most value,” said Jesse Wedler, a partner at CapitalG, Alphabet’s growth stage venture firm. “Don’t obsess over the specific role or the title, but instead spend your time making sure you’re picking the right company.”