{"id":2932,"date":"2025-02-26T11:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/?p=2932"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T15:36:25","slug":"sample-networking-and-informational-interviewing-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/career-center\/sample-networking-and-informational-interviewing-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Sample Networking and Informational Interviewing Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The key to a successful informational interview or networking opportunity is preparation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you&#8217;ll find some questions to help you brainstorm what you want to talk about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOB QUESTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the responsibilities in your job? What does a typical day or week look like for you? What percentage of your time is spent on which responsibilities?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What kinds of problems do you deal with? What kinds of decisions do you make?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What knowledge, skills, abilities, and other qualifications are desirable for this job?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What do you view as the critical skills for a position in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is your favorite and least favorite element of your job?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAREER FIELD QUESTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What are typical entry-level jobs in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is the typical pattern of career development in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are the trends and hot issues in this field? What journals or web sites do you read to keep up with trends and developments in your field?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIFESTYLE QUESTIONS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What obligations does your work place upon you, outside of the ordinary workweek? What are your working hours like?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How often do people in this field change jobs?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How much flexibility do you have in terms of dress, schedule, vacation, etc.?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CAREER PREPARATION ADVICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How did UVM prepare you for this work? What kind of background is necessary to enter this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I acquire the required skills? Are there courses, or experiences, paid or otherwise, which you would recommend?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you were to hire someone to work with you today, what factors would be most important in your hiring decision and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is a graduate degree recommended? Are there specific programs that are valued in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What other related types of work should I consider and research?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">JOB SEARCH ADVICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Given my education and experience, would I be a competitive candidate for entry-level positions in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you suggest that I break into this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can I identify both advertised and unadvertised vacancies in this field?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can you suggest anyone else whom I can contact for additional information? 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