Interview for a computer hardware engineer

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What is your full name?
What is your job title, and why did you choose this job within the field?




How long have you been in this position?




What college did you go to and what made you choose that school? Is it known for……?




What high school or college classes should I take to help prepare for a career in this field?




What qualifications did you need to get your job?




What classes/advice were NOT helpful for this career?




Upon graduation, what jobs were available related to your degree?




What degree/s do you have?




Did you receive any special training for the position you currently work in?




What was the easiest/most difficult part of the courses you took in college?




If you had to teach college students about this career, (top 3 things they should know)what would you make sure they know?




Explain what it was like (level of difficulty in) getting a degree in this field.




Is this what you wanted to do when you were younger? Why/Why not?




Was this job your first choice?




What attracted you to this career?




How do you get started in this job (specific)?




Describe a typical day at work.



Tell me how you organize, plan, and prioritize your work.





What are working conditions like in your office?




How many hours do you work? Do you like the amount? Why/Why not?




How many people do you encounter with each day?



What does it take to get promoted at your job?




What other benefits come along with the job? (health insurance, retirement, sick days, etc.)




What is a typical starting salary in this career?




How does this job financially support you?




Do you feel that the salary and benefits for this job are fair considering the amount of work you do?




How many vacation days do you get per year?



What is the most difficult/challenging part of your job? Why?




What is the easiest part of your job? Why?




What do you like about your job? Why?




What do you dislike about your job? Why?




What do you look forward to everyday when you go to work?




What is your biggest fear about this job?




How tiring is this career?




What would you change about your job? Why?




What has been your biggest accomplishment within your career?



Who is someone in this career you look up to and why?




Is your job helpful to the community? If so, please share.




Do you have any stories you are willing to share that really stick with you? entertaining/tragic/inspirational/learning experience?




Has anyone ever discouraged you to do your job, and how did you keep yourself motivated?




Would you recommend this job to others? Why/Why not?




Does your Family and Friends have a similar job as you?




If you had to choose another job, what would it be? Why?




What are some conflicts/positives you had on the road to where you are now?
What advice do you have for others?
Any other information would you like to share?