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Questions To Ask At The Career Conference

The questions you ask at the Career Conference depend upon your goals. Are you interested in finding out about a particular career field? Then ask generalized questions about working within the industry. If you're seeking career or Co-op opportunities with a specific employer, focus your questions on the application and interview process, and ask for specific information about that employer. Below are sample questions:

For Jobs and Co-ops

 
• What are the job responsibilities for the position?  Please describe what initial assignments for this position might be?
   
• What are the biggest challenges for this position?
   
• How does your organization train its new employees?
   
• How does your organization measure performance?
   
• What is a typical career path for individuals in this position?
   
• What are the skills and attributes you value most in your employees?
   
• Are there specific courses or other requirements you look for in prospective employees?
   
• What do you enjoy most about working for the company?
   
• How do I apply for this position?
   
• I went online and filled out your application for the position and was curious what else I might do to help me get a foot in the door?
   
• What is the hiring process at your company?
   
• What do you look for in an interview?
   
• How do I find out about future job openings with your company?
   
• What is the company culture like?
   
• Can you suggest anything I can do to improve my chances of employment with your company?  May I contact you with further questions?
   
• May I have your business card?
 

For Career Exploration

   
• For what kinds of positions do you hire_________ majors?  What are the job responsibilities for the position?
   
• What do people in these positions like about their job?
   
• What are the skills and attributes you value most in your employees?
   
• Are there specific courses or other requirements you look for in prospective employees?
   
• Is there anything else I can do while at college that will better prepare me for employment upon graduation?
   
• Do you know someone in your organization that works in the _____ department?
   
• Would it be possible for me to set up an informational interview with that person?