Informational Interview Exercise:
Develop ten questions to ask your interviewee
- Think about your labor market research: What questions were not answered? What new questions came to mind as you did your research? What would you like to ask an insider? What do you need to know to determine if this career is a viable option for you?
- Use the Informational Interview Guide located in the Additional Resources section of Week 1 for ideas about what types of questions are appropriate to ask in an informational interview.
- Type your questions below, submit them in Week 5, and use them during your interview.
1. Does working in the field of hospitality make you happy professionally as a person?
2. Does your job require you to travel?
3. What is the average salary for someone who is within the hospitality industry? I would specifically like to know about the management or operations area.
4. Does hospitality require labor work?
5. How hard do you believe it is to find a management position in hospitality?
6. What percentage of finance and accounting do you have to use on a weekly basis?
7. What type of accounting skills should one have in hospitality management?
8. What type of financial skills does one need in order to be successful in hospitality?
9. As a manager in hospitality how are you managed and by who?
10. Where do your direct orders come from?