Prepare for your interview well in advance. In Part 2 of this activity, you will prepare for and conduct your informational interview by completing the following tasks:
Determine the logistics of your interview. Will you meet in person? Via video chat or web conference (Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Skype, etc.)? An interview in real time is preferable, but if you and your subject are unable to arrange that, you can use email.
Draft your interview questions. See below for guidance.
Conduct the interview.
Here are some questions you might consider:
What sparked your interest in this career field?
What does a typical day entail in your line of work?
What do you like most about your career field?
What are some challenges you face in this career choice?
How do you handle your work-life balance?
What suggestions do you have for someone who is interested in this field?
Who else do you recommend I talk to?
