Fremont
High School

WHAT TO ASK AT CAREER DAY?

 

"Hi my name is ___________________. I'll be graduating in ___________ from ___________ __________________________. My post-secondary plans are _________________________ as I am interested in ________________________.

QUESTIONS FOR REPRESENTATIVES

What careers is your company interested in? Can you tell me more about them? I'm not familiar with your company. Could you give me an overview as to what it is you do?

Are there courses or training you would suggest if I want to enter this career?

What's a typical day at the company like for a person interested in doing the work I am pursuing? (if the person doesn't know then ask for the name of a person from the company who you could call.)

What do you like most about your job? Least?

What drawbacks are there that I should consider?

What made you decide to pursue your particular career?

What skills does it take to be successful in your career?

What characteristics do you seek in new employees?

Do you have any advice for someone interested in this field?

Does your company provide on-going training of its personnel?

Do you hire part-time help in the area of interest to me?

How often do you hire in the area of interest to me?

What are you looking for in a potential employee?

Could you provide me with the name of others in the field with whom I might visit?

What kind of a salary would an entry-level person in __________ expect to make?

Do you generally promote from within the company?

How many women are employed by your company and in what capacity?

Do you foresee expanding in the near future?