How did you become interested in this occupational field?

How did you get started into this field?

What steps did you take to get where you are now?

What entry level jobs are best for learning as much as possible about this field?

What is the typical career path for your position?

How important is further education in your position or industry?

What skills did you need for this job that you didn’t have coming in?

What computer, language, writing, communication (etc..) skills do people in your position generally possess?

What is the range of your duties and responsibilities?

What is a typical day or do task vary from day today, week to week?

What are the working conditions?

What do you like most about your job?

What do you like least about your job?

What is the pay range in this occupation and what fringe benefits are typical?

What is the employment outlook locally and nationally?

What advice would you give someone considering your occupation?

Can you recommend other people in your position/industry who might be willing to discuss their work with me?