Career Development
Informational Interview Questions
- What is a typical day like in your career?
- What are your normal working hours?
- Have you ever had to relocate for your career?
- Are there any unpleasant or dangerous aspects to your career?
- What is the preferred or required level of education or training for your career?
- How much training or education is required after you start your job?
- What are some specific skills that you need to be successful in your career?
- Is there any licensing or certification required for you to do your job?
- What type of work do/did your parents do?
- What were your best or favorite subjects in school?
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
- What are your hobbies?
- What types of jobs did you have before this one?
- Why do you think you pursued this career?
- Was there someone who made an impression on you that made you want to go into this career?