Alumni Career Network

Sample Questions

What professional organizations do you recommend I join?

What is the range for starting salaries in our field?

What does your typical work day consist of?

What assignments/projects can I expect to be assigned as an entry-level person in my career?

What classes (electives or core) would be most helpful?

Is a graduate degree necessary for someone in my field and if so, what major would be most beneficial?

Are there certain specialty areas in my field that are in higher demand in today's job market?

How do you see our field changing in the next five or 10 years and how would someone best prepare for those changes?

What professional publications are most helpful in our industry?

What surprised you when you entered the job market after college?

Who do you admire most in our field and why?

Is there anything you would do differently if you had the chance to be a student again?

What do you enjoy most about your job? ...enjoy least?

What's a typical position someone who has been in our field straight from college? ...after working five years? ...after working 10 years?

How did your degree from Purdue Calumet compare to your colleagues degrees from other institutions?