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On Alum’s Line of Work
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
- Can you tell me about a typical day on the job?
- What is your favorite part about your job? Your least favorite?
- What surprised you most when you started working in this field?
- How do you see this industry developing in the future? How is your industry changing?
- What do you think are the most important personal characteristics for attaining success in this field?
How W&M Has Guided Alum’s Career Path
- Was there anything about your college experience that put you on the path to your current career?
- What role did your college major play in pointing you to your current occupation?
- What educational program is recommended as preparation for this type of career? What courses would you recommend I take if I have not already?
- What degree or certificate do employers in your line of work look for? How soon would you recommend graduate school (and what type), if required?
- Were you involved in any extracurriculars in college that you would recommend helped you attain success in your line of work? What skills are important to acquire?
- How do you keep skills current? What do you read? What professional associations do you belong to? What seminars or continuing education do you consider useful?
Advice for Attaining a Career in Alum’s Field
- What was your first job? How did it shape you professionally and what did you learn from it?
- What kind of work/internship experience would employers in your field look for in a job applicant?
- What are employers typically looking for when hiring people in this line of work?
- What advice would you give someone who wants to get started in this industry? What do you know now that would have been helpful to know when you were in my shoes?
- Looking at my résumé, what advice would you have for me on next steps if I were interested in this industry/company/career?
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