x What has your career path been? What led you to this position and career field?
x What kinds of skills and experience are necessary for this career?
x What parts of your education do you feel were most valuable in preparing you for this career?
x What is a typical day like?
x What do you like best about your job? What do you like least?
x What is the most challenging thing about your position?
x What is the outlook for this career?
x What would be a typical starting salary for this career? (First, ask if they mind telling you.)
x What is the most important piece of advice you can give to me as someone considering this career?
x What current trends do you see that will impact your job, career field, specific business, etc.?