Career Interview Part 1 (Schedule your Interview)

The first thing you will need to do for the Career Interview Project is to call a professional in a career you are interested in pursuing. Finding someone to interview is the most difficult part of this project because it requires you to contact people you do not know to schedule an interview.

BE BRAVE! Part of this class is to help you build your communication competence and being able to "cold call" someone for information is part of that process. If you are struggling ask for help, you do not have to do it alone!

For this assignment, once you have found a professional to interview and make an appointment with them for a 30 minute interview (maximum time). 

• • This person must be a stranger. An interview is a formal situation. It’s impossible to create a formal atmosphere with a friend or relative.
  • The interview is to be conducted in person or video chat. A face-to-face interview includes a nonverbal dimension that is important for you to experience.
  • Set an appointment for the interview at least 2 weeks in advance. Make sure your interview is scheduled prior to the due date of the Conduct Your Interview assignment. 

You will be asked to submit to following information to the quiz, have this prepared before starting this quiz. 

Who are you Interviewing? Please provide the following in your answer:

• Name of Interviewee
• Organization
• Career, Profession, Job, or Volunteer Activity
• Phone Number

When is your interview and where will it take place? Please provide the following in your answer:

• Date and time of Appointment for Interview
• Where the interview will be located. (physical location or medium you will use to video chat)

Why did you choose this professional? Please provide the following in your answer:

• Why is the person you are interviewing a good candidate to learn information about your chosen career?