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Use any of these questions and add any of your own that you feel are relevant and helpful for learning about this field and position. You may also think of additional questions while you are speaking with this person. These are just a jumping off point. Ask what you are curious about knowing.
- How did your education prepare you for this position?
- What position did you start in?
- What personality traits and skills are important for this career?
- What are your work responsibilities?
- Please describe a typical day.
- Please explain your work schedule (how many hours worked per week, weekends, nights, etc.)
- What do you like about your position?
- What is challenging about your position?
- What are the personal rewards of this opportunity?
- What are the advancement and growth opportunities in this field?
- What other organizations hire people in this field?
- What are the trends for the future in this field?
- How competitive is it to get into this field?
- Can you recommend anyone else I could speak with in another organization about this field?
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