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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 31 MIN

Episode 6 - Interviewing Professionals

from Thinking Ahead: Paying for College and Staying Out of Debt · host Rinaldo

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I go over how to network and find professionals in the field that you want to learn more about. I also interview a professional to show you an example of how simple an interview can be. To quote that guy from the crowd in The Waterboy, YOU CAN DO IT!NETWORKING:https://hbr.org/2023/03/a-beginners-guide-to-networkingQUESTIONS TO ASK A PROFESSIONAL:- Did you go to college to get a degree for this specific job? What was your major?- What led you to apply for this job or were you promoted to it from within?- What skillsets do you find most useful for this job?- What educational route do you think would best prepare one for this job?- What did you find most surprising about this job?- Does this job support the lifestyle you want?- What advice do you have for someone trying to get into this job or career?Guide/Worksheet for interviewing professionals:CH-02_WORKSHEET_Interview-JobResearch.pdf

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