[Verse 1]
Walking in with polished shoes and practiced smile
Think the goal's to charm them for a while
But flip the script, turn tables on their head
Ask the questions that need to be said
What does winning look like in this chair?
How do they measure progress, do they care?
Don't just sell yourself, investigate their ground
Before you're lost, make sure you can be found
[Chorus]
Interview's your due diligence time
Dig beneath the surface, read between the line
Don't just try to shine, make them prove their worth
Show you where success lives, what your role gives birth
Due diligence, due diligence
Before you sign that dotted line
Due diligence, due diligence
Make sure their vision matches mine
[Verse 2]
They're selling dreams but what's the real terrain?
Ask about the budget, who holds the chain
How do conflicts get resolved around here?
Who's got your back when politics appear?
Previous CISO, why did they depart?
What broke their will, what fractured their heart?
These aren't rude questions, they're survival tools
Don't be the candidate who plays by old rules
[Chorus]
Interview's your due diligence time
Dig beneath the surface, read between the line
Don't just try to shine, make them prove their worth
Show you where success lives, what your role gives birth
Due diligence, due diligence
Before you sign that dotted line
Due diligence, due diligence
Make sure their vision matches mine
[Bridge]
Metrics matter more than charm
How they'll judge you, sound the alarm
If you're guessing after day one starts
You've already missed the crucial parts
Executive support, is it real or fake?
Budget battles, what's at stake?
Culture eats strategy for breakfast each day
Learn their appetite before you stay
[Chorus]
Interview's your due diligence time
Dig beneath the surface, read between the line
Don't just try to shine, make them prove their worth
Show you where success lives, what your role gives birth
Due diligence, due diligence
Before you sign that dotted line
Due diligence, due diligence
Make sure their vision matches mine
[Outro]
Success needs definition before you begin
Know their game before you try to win