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