Gary – that’s true, although I discuss reqs up front because I want them to try and relate their experience. I’ve been through many interviews in this format and you’d be surprised how many people have a ‘rote’ set of responses around their CV/work experience. It’s like they haven’t listened and, in my opinion that marks them down. I guess it’s almost like a judgement on how well they can think on their feet?

What will you add to our group?

I have another question that might cross the lines toward inappropriate, but that still doesn’t stop me from wanting to ask it. Many us work in the software industry, and presumably most of us have computers at home. So I think it’s a fair question to ask (privacy concerns notwithstanding):

What type of computer do have at home?

I’m not sure of the best way to frame the question, but the answer should illustrate the interviewee’s level of enthusiasm or recollection of detail for technical things. It might not be everything, but to me these are important considerations for a TW candidate.