Speaker FAQs

Speakers are often asked the following career questions by students.You can use this list to prepare for your presentation.

Current Employment

• How long have you worked at your job?
• What type of special training, if any, do you use?
• What special equipment or tools, if any, do you use?
• How many hours do you work each day?
• Are you required to work more hours if needed?
• Is your job ever dangerous?
• Do you have a boss?
• Is there an opportunity for advancement in your career?
• Does your employer provide fringe benefits? If so, what?
• What skills and personal qualities do you feel are most important in your job?

Career Preparation

• What did you learn in school that helped you in this career?
• Is there a subject area you wish you had studied more about in school?
• Why did you decide on your career?
• Where did you learn about your career?

Lifestyle

• Does your career relate to your hobbies?
• What is the most important part of your industry?
• Are you required to move often? If so, what opportunities and challenge does that create?

The Future

• What does the future look like for your career
• If someone wanted to pursue a career similar to yours, what advice would you give?

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