Sample Informational Interview Questions
- What is your job title? How long have you held this position?
- How did you get started in this type of work?
- Please describe your present job responsibilities and duties.
- How would you describe a typical day?
- What type of training or education did you need for this position?
- What do you like most about your job? What do you like least?
- What do you think are some important things that someone going into the field should know?
- What do you foresee is the future for this type of work?
- Did any of your past jobs prepare you for this job?
- What has contributed to your career success up to the present?
- What are some of the problems you have encountered on your job?
- How did you choose this profession?
- What are your hours? How much overtime is required for this occupation?
- How much travel is required for this occupation?
- If you had it to do over again, what changes would you make in your career?
- What are some of the things in this job that are important to you?
- What qualities or characteristics do you think someone needs to have in order to succeed in this occupation?
- What is a related occupation?
