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How to Network Like a Professional

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Networking Question Ideas Education • What was your major in college? • What kind of education/training do you have? Career Path • What has your career path been like to date? Is it representative of most people in this kind of position? • What was something you did not expect about your current career? • What is the work culture like in your office? Has there been a similar work culture at your previous companies? • What is next for you in your career? • What are related jobs and industries which I might explore? If you made a career change, what other fields would you consider? • How has work affected your lifestyle? • How did you find your current job? Industry Specific • What keeps you working at your current company? • How did you get into this field? • Where do you see your company/this field going in the next 5-10 years? • What does an average day look like for you at work? • Discuss a current industry trend or something your company is working on. • What is your favorite and least favorite part about working at your company or in this industry? • What skills have you found essential for success in this occupation? • How would you recommend I "try out" this line of work (i.e. through an internship, volunteering, shadowing, etc.…)? • What separates your business/company/organization from the competition? • What would make someone the ideal employee for your company or organization? • What opportunities for advancement are there in this organization or in this field? • What technologies/software does you and your team use in your day to day tasks? • What are some projects that you and your team wishes they could get to but can't find time/bandwidth for? • Which seasons of the year are the toughest in your job? • What is the background of most senior-level executives in this industry? How to Network like a Professional 2/7

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