Informational Interviews
Conducting informational interviews enables you to determine if a career path is right for you. When speaking with alumnae/i or other professionals, you can ask questions that are relevant to your career interests, skills and experiences. Learning about an individual's college experience and career path can inform your decision-making.
Suggested questions for Informational Interviews
- About the person’s background
- How did you decide that this was the right career field for you
- How did you get your job
- What was your major
About the job
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- What are your specific responsibilities; what is a typical day like
- What skills are required for your job
- What do you like most about your work
- What are the challenges of your work
About the organization
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- What is your organization’s management philosophy
- How do your specific responsibilities fit into the overall goals of the organization
- What does the company look for in its job candidates
- What are the typical career paths within the company
- About the career field
- How would you describe the work expectations and environment of this field
- What background is most common to enter this field
- What summer jobs or internships would you recommend to prepare me for entering this field
