Project understanding
How would you approach this project?
What information would you need before starting?
What part of the scope looks most uncertain?
What could cause this project to take longer than expected?
Experience
Which portfolio project is most similar to this one?
What was your exact role in that project?
What was difficult about it?
What would you do differently now?
Working process
How do you handle feedback?
How do you communicate blockers?
How do you estimate timelines?
What do you need from the client to work effectively?
Listen to the questions they ask you.Strong freelancers often expose unclear scope before the buyer notices it.
Finish with logistics
Confirm availability, timing, payment structure and expected communication before ending the interview.