⟩ Suppose If we contract you for this project, what will you do on the first day?
This question is less about specific tasks and more about how they approach and prioritize the work.
☛ Things to listen for: Organization and consistency. Their response should reflect your earlier discussion including their project management skills, understanding of your project, and ability to prioritize.
☛ Follow-up question: "Given your understanding of the project, are there any potential problems we might run into and how would you address them?"