Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt
A podcast with those new to "adulting" in mind, with a focus on planning for college, paying for college, and keeping your finances straight while getting through college and your post-college life.
Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt
Episode 6 - Interviewing Professionals
In this episode, I go over how to network and find professionals in the field that you want to learn more about. I also interview a professional to show you an example of how simple an interview can be. To quote that guy from the crowd in The Waterboy, YOU CAN DO IT!
NETWORKING:https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networking
QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROFESSIONAL:
- Did you go to college to get a degree for this specific job? What was your major?
- What led you to apply for this job or were you promoted to it from within?
- What skillsets do you find most useful for this job?
- What educational route do you think would best prepare one for this job?
- What did you find most surprising about this job?
- Does this job support the lifestyle you want?
- What advice do you have for someone trying to get into this job or career?
Guide/Worksheet for interviewing professionals:
CH-02_WORKSHEET_Interview-JobResearch.pdf
