1. I have so many interests. How does one with a liberal arts education and diverse interests plan a career? What positions are good entry-level opportunities?

2. How will a liberal arts degree be an advantage in the world of work?

3. What are the benefits of a liberal arts degree in the short-term and long-term regarding career choices and advancement?

4. How does one market a liberal arts degree to employers?

5. How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?

6. How did you get your first job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?

7. Can you suggest some ways a student could obtain necessary experience?

8. If you could do things all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? Why? What
would you change?

9. How has your job affected your lifestyle?

10. Would you recommend that I pursue a graduate degree?

11. Does your work relate to any experiences or studies you had in college?

12. How well did your college experience prepare you for your career?

13. What courses and experiences have proven to be the most valuable to you in your work? What would you recommend for me?

14. How important are grades/GPA for obtaining a job in this field?

15.How do you think my university’s reputation is viewed when it comes to hiring?

16. How do you think graduation from a liberal arts university is viewed when it comes to hiring?

17. How did you prepare for this work? If you were entering this career today, would you change your preparation in any way to facilitate entry?

18. What abilities or personal qualities do you believe contribute most to success in this field/job?

19. What are the typical entry-level job titles and functions? What entry level jobs are best for learning as much as possible?

20. Do you have any advice for someone interested in this field/job? Are there any written materials you suggest I read?

21. Which professional journals and organizations would help me learn more about this field?

22. What kinds of experience, paid or unpaid, would you encourage for anybody pursuing a career in this field?

23. What special advice do you have for a student seeking to qualify for this position?

24. What particular skills or talents are most essential to be effective in your job? How did you learn these skills? Did you enter this position through a formal training program? How can I evaluate whether or not I have the necessary skills for a position such as yours?

25. Do you have any special words of encouragement or warnings as a result of your experiences?

26. These are my strongest assets (skills, areas of knowledge, personality traits and
values ) : ___________________________________ . Where would they fit in this field? Where would they be helpful in an organization? Where might they fit in other fields? Where might they be helpful in other organizations?

27. How would you assess the experience I’ve had so far in terms of entering this field?

28. Do you have any other networking advice for me?