STUDENTS - How to Prepare
Sample questions to ask a college or tech school:
- What is the average class size?
- What are the most popular majors?
- What is your campus setting: urban, suburban, or rural?
- How large is the campus?
- How easy is it to get a part-time job on campus? Off campus?
- Are other colleges nearby? What is there to do around the college?
- Where do most student live while attending your school?
- Are there any special programs such as: independent study, off-campus study, internship or co-op, study abroad, or joint programs with nearby colleges?
Sample questions to ask a business:
- What types of jobs/careers are represented at your business?
- What skills, work experience or training are needed to be successful in this field?
- Are there certain majors you prefer to hire?
- What kind of entry-level positions exist within your company or in the field?
- Do you have any advice for someone trying to get into this field?
- Do you have any summer jobs or internships available?
Who to visit:
- Any business that you don't know anything about
- Any business that represents a job field you might want to work in some day
- Any school that you don't know anything about
- Any school that you might at some point consider
- Any booth that has no one at it to thank them for visiting our school and find out what they have to offer
What information to collect:
- Information about businesses
- Information about jobs
- Information about volunteer opportunities
- Information about colleges and tech schools
- Contact information of the people you met