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Career Path Questions:

  • Has anything surprised you about your career path?
  • Have you ever had mistakes/failures/rejections? How did you recover?
  • Did someone in your network ever give you a lead or insight about a job that changed the trajectory of your career?

Advice Centered Questions:

  • Any tips for networking with individuals that intimidate you (because they are big important executives or you know they have access to big opportunities)?
  • How can a first-year student start to build a professional network?
  • Have you ever had mistakes/failures/rejections? How did you recover?

College Experience/College-Related Questions:

  • Can you recommend professional organizations we can be involved in now that have greatly impacted your career?
  • What services/opportunities in college do you wish you utilized more?
  • Are there any resources/websites that you found invaluable in making your professional documents represent you best?

Current Work-Related Questions:

  • What questions should we be asking potential employers when considering working for them?
  • What are the typical entry-level jobs available to recent graduates in your field?
  • How would you say your career has changed since the pandemic?
  • How many jobs did you apply to for before you got your first break?

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