MSU Extension 4-H Careers & Entrepreneurship

This document has questions to consider asking during an informational interview. It is a useful tool to keep notes during the interview and keep track of your connections. Below are some sample interview questions:

1. What’s your career? (If you already know this, don’t ask!)

2. How did you become interested in this career? OR How did you know this career is right for you?

3. What do you like most about your work? Least?

4. Besides high school, what other education is required for this career?

5. What skills, abilities, and personal attributes are essential to success in your job/this field?

6. What middle school, junior high and high school experiences would best prepare someone for this work?

7. What’s a typical day (or week) like for you at work?

8. How does your job affect your general lifestyle?

9. Could you please describe your work environment?

10. What education or training or past work experience helped you most?

11. What current trends or issues should I be aware of?

12. What advice could you give me to help me prepare for my career?

13. Are there questions I’m not asking that I should be?

14. Add your own