Career History:
1. Describe how your career has evolved at this company.
2. Has you career/life progressed the way you first imagined it would?
3. Are you where you thought you would be?
4. What was your major in college—and what led you to this career/field?
5. How do you measure success in your field/at your job?
6. What characteristics does a successful person have in this company/field?
7. How important/beneficial has risk-taking been to you?
On the Job:
1. What is your average day/week like?
2. How do you motivate your staff or colleagues?
3. What is the most challenging aspect of your work?
4. What is the most rewarding aspect of your work?
5. Describe entry-level (first year) assignments/projects in this field.
Advice:
1. What advice would you give to someone just starting out?
2. Any advice about starting out in this challenged economic climate?
3. What qualities do you look for in new hires?
(Remember to analyze this advice as it applies to your situation.)
Ask other questions according to your interests and your goals.