1. Questions to ask at a Career Fair:
 What type of skills and experience are you seeking?
 What challenges do you see for your organization?
 What do you like most about your organization?
 Are there current openings at your organization?
 Do you have volunteer positions?
 Considering my particular background and career interest, are there
other people I should speak with?
 What are the typical entry-level opportunities?
 What are the skills most important for a position in this field?
 Describe the “normal” career path in your organization
 What type of training is available for entry-level staff?
 What advice would you give to someone who wants to break into the
field?
In Networking Meetings or Informational Interviews:
 What skills/attributes are important for this position?
 What do you like/dislike about your position or field?
 Which professional associations/groups/agencies do you recommend?
 What do you think of my resume? How would you suggest I change it?
 Can you suggest anyone else I might talk to?

2. In Informational Interviews:
 What is a typical day like for you?
 what are the rewards/challenges/frustrations of your work?
 I’ve read that the entry-level rate for this field is $10 per hour. Have
you found that the case?
 What are some common career paths in this field?
 What is the profile of the person most recently hired at my level?
 What current issues or trends affect your work most?
 What steps should I take to prepare to enter/move up in this field?
When Asking for a Business Card:
Follow up:
 Get person’s card/contact information
 Send thank you letter as soon as possible
 Ask for referrals to other people in the field
 If person wants to stay in contact/get updates, let them know that you
will be in contact again
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