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Category: Business and Industry
Date Submitted: 10/12/2016 05:41 PM
1. How did you get involved in…?
People like to tell their story. Give them an opportunity to do so while you listen attentively and they’ll love you.
VARIATIONS:
1a. What made you decide to major in…?
1b. What made you decide to attend (name of school)?
1c. What made you decide to go into the ___business?
1d. How did you get your start in the ___ business?
2. What advice would you give me if I wanted to be successful in your line of work (or major)?
This is a great follow up question to #1. It shows your humility and allows for mentoring.
VARIATION:
What advice would you give someone just starting in this business/profession/major?
3. What do you love/enjoy most about what you do?
This question keeps happy feelings in the air.
And just in case you’re wondering whether or not it’s a good idea to ask what a person likes the least about what he or she does, the answer is no, unless you’re in the same line of work or major.
In which case, the answer will help you to find a common enemy IF you dislike the same things. If not, then disagreement ensues. My advice is to keep it positive whenever possible.
VARIATION:
What do you love/enjoy most about your business/profession/major?
4. What separates you from the competition?
This question gives a person permission to tout his unique abilities. Be sure to ask this question in a polite and inquisitive tone of voice so that it doesn’t sound like you’re challenging the person.
VARIATIONS:
4a. What separates your business/company/organization from the competition?
4b. What separates your school from other schools like it?
5. What one thing would you do if you knew that you could not fail?
A truly thought provoking and inspiring question to ask. (You should ask yourself this question.) It helps and encourages a person to dream and when she revisits the dream there’s a chance that you’ll come to mind often. That’s powerful.
VARIARTIONS:
5a. What one thing...