Informational Interview Questions for SAW and ECHO Students Here are some sample questions that can be used during an Informational Interview opportunity with a person in a department that is of interest to you. This interview can be conducted in person or over the phone. Before your appointment, create your list of questions. Try to keep this list to a maximum of 10 questions. Use the suggestions below, or add other questions of your own. Record all answers next to your questions so you can review later. Don’t forget to send a thank you note or thank you email to the person you interviewed. Good Luck!! Introduction How did you become interested in this type of work? Why did you choose this career? Qualifications What education and/or training is required for this job? What work experience is required for this job? What personal characteristics are important to be successful at this job? What kind of technical knowledge is required for this job? How are technology demands increasing or changing in this Duties How many hours do you work in a typical week? Do you have to depend on others in order to accomplish your job? Do you take work home? What choices do you have in making your work schedule? What is a typical day in this job like? Compensation and Advancement How are raises earned? What is the opportunity for advancement in this area? Personal Satisfaction What do you like best about your job? Is anything that you dislike about your job? Professional Advice What advice would you give someone thinking about this job as a career? What is the typical career path for someone in this job? What changes do you believe will happen in this job as a result of future changes in the healthcare system?
Informational Interview Questions for SAW and ECHO Students Here are some sample questions that can be used during an Informational Interview opportunity with a person in a department that is of interest to you. This interview can be conducted in person or over the phone. Before your appointment, create your list of questions. Try to keep this list to a maximum of 10 questions. Use the suggestions below, or add other questions of your own. Record all answers next to your questions so you can review later. Don’t forget to send a thank you note or thank you email to the person you interviewed. Good Luck!! Introduction How did you become interested in this type of work? Why did you choose this career? Qualifications What education and/or training is required for this job? What work experience is required for this job? What personal characteristics are important to be successful at this job? What kind of technical knowledge is required for this job? How are technology demands increasing or changing in this Duties How many hours do you work in a typical week? Do you have to depend on others in order to accomplish your job? Do you take work home? What choices do you have in making your work schedule? What is a typical day in this job like? Compensation and Advancement How are raises earned? What is the opportunity for advancement in this area? Personal Satisfaction What do you like best about your job? Is anything that you dislike about your job? Professional Advice What advice would you give someone thinking about this job as a career? What is the typical career path for someone in this job? What changes do you believe will happen in this job as a result of future changes in the healthcare system?
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