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Question
Identify atleast one professional in your employment field of interest (cannot be a relative) to interview or shadow.
Utilizing informational interview questions provided in a handout, ask at least seven questions that will provide you with a better idea of what that professional does in their career.
1. Compare and contrast your interview and any information that you found interesting, conflicting and/or eye opening.
2. Discuss your reasoning for why you chose the professional you did, including your initial and final views of the occupation/career field based on your interviews.
3. What are the typical duties/responsibilities of someone in this occupation?
4. What education and qualifications are needed to enter the field?
5. What are the average entry-level and mid-range salaries?
6. What is your personal plan for preparing yourself to enter this field? (What experiences will you need? Are there activities/student organizations that could assist you in gaining exposure/experience in this field?
7. What did you find interesting/helpful in the interview/shadowing? Did anything you learn about the job/field surprise you?