Sample Job Shadow Questions

1. How did you get into this field?

2. What do you think is the best preparation for this career?

3. Describe your typical day.

4. What personal attributes do you thin are essential to succeed in this career?

5. What part o f your job is most challenging?

6. What do you enjoy most about your job?

7. Do you have any suggestions for my resume?

8. What changes do you see taking place in your industry in the next few years?

9. What are entry level positions in your field?

10. What experiences do you recommend I obtain before I enter the field?

11. Where can I find more information about this career?

12. Are there professional organizations that you recommend I explore?

13. I saw on the company website that a new program has been developed.  Could you tell me a little about this program?

14. What would my earning potential be in this field?

15. If you had to do it all over again, would you choose the same career path?

16. What is the best educational preparation for this work?

17. What qualifications do you look for in a person entering this field?

18. Where can I find up-to-date information about his field?

19. How do you recommend I find jobs (or internships) in this field?

20. Can you recommend one or two other people to whom I may speak about this field?   May I use your name when I contact him/her?

Last Modified: October 1, 2009