Part C

Before the scheduled interview time, print off the following form to guide your interview, and have a piece of paper and a pencil ready so you can take notes. Review the questions and be sure that you understand what you are asking.

At the scheduled time, you need to contact the person you have arranged to interview. Be sure to thank the person for his or her time at the end of your interview.

1. How are basic skills (like reading, writing, math, listening, speaking,) used on this job?

2. How do thinking skills (decision making, problem solving, reasoning,) apply to this job?

3. What personal qualities (self discipline, reliability, friendliness, timeliness,) are important for this job?

4. What interpersonal skills or people skills (working with others, teaching others, working on a team,) are used in this job?

5. How does this job use information skills (getting things organized, explaining information, using computers)?

6. Describe a typical day at your job.

7. What do you like the best about your job?

8. What do you like least about your job?

9. What subjects should I study in school to help prepare for this type of career?

10. How do you think this career will change in the next five years?

11. What training after High School will I need for this career?

12. What licenses, certificates, or union memberships are required for this career?

13. What is the job market like in this field?

14. What is the salary range for this career?

15. Is there anything else I should know about this career field?

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