Please interview someone in a field/career in which you are interested. Write a two-page reflection paper on the informational interview you conducted. The paper must be typed, double-spaced and in 12 point Times font (approximately 500 words). You must be detailed and use full sentences and paragraphs. Type this in an essay format. It is not acceptable to simply list questions and brief responses. I highly recommend that you take notes while conducting the interview. Make sure to include the following:
Who you interviewed, name of their business (or place of employment) and their job title.
Describe the duties and responsibilities of the person you interviewed.
Describe the career path that lead your interviewee to this particular position (when did they know they wanted to pursue this career, their education, how they learned about this career, etc.)
Explain at least one new thing you learned from the interviewee about this career.
Describe how the information you received from the interview will affect your interest in this career field.
Describe the classes and/or experiences you should complete or participate in while still at Golden West College to help you prepare for this career.
Describe what type of training or education is recommended and/or required for success in this field and how this might affect your plans.
ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT
I want you to find a job announcement for a position you're interested in (www.indeed.com, www.monster.com, or other employment sites) and answer the following in a reflection (approximately 500 words):
Link to the job announcement
Job Title
What are the essential duties
What are the qualifications (required degree, experience, etc)
Do you need a resume and cover letter?
Does it require an oral interview?
Research the company and find employee satisfaction or dissatisfaction.
Describe how the information you received from this research will affect your interest in this career field.
Describe the classes and/or experiences you should complete or participate in while still at Golden West College to help you prepare for this career.
Explain at least one new thing you learned from this research