Example questions to ask your interviewee: 1. Do you like your job? Why or why not? 2. How long have you been working in this area? How long do you expect to work in this area? 3. If you could go back in time, what would you have done differently in terms of your educational and career choices? 4. What type of personal qualities do you think are needed to be successful in your area of work? 5. Outline a typical day of work. 6. What economic costs are tied to your work e.g. a long commute, clothing or uniform costs, etc. 7. What personal costs are tied to your work e.g. long hours, child care issues, etc. 8. Is this a good job to get into and how competitive is the job market? 9. What are the opportunities for advancement within the company that you work for? 10. What knowledge and skills are required to be a good worker in this job? 11. What educational training is required to be working in this field? 12. What are the types of benefits a person working in this area might receive? 13. What are the typical deductions made on your pay cheque? 14. What, if any, are the hazards of the job