Job Title? Do You Feel That Title

¶ … job title? Do you feel that title is an accurate illustration of your position and what you do everyday? Could you describe a typical day for yourself at work? How long have you worked at X? How have your job and its responsibilities changed? What do you view as the central mission of this organization? How does your job fulfill that mission? Or, do you feel that it does not fulfill that mission in some way? What accomplishment are you most proud of as a result of your work at X? What was the greatest challenge you have personally faced during your tenure at the organization? Has a lack of funding every impeded your ability to do your job at the highest level you would desire? What recommendations would you make to increase the availability of funding for X? Q7.

Have you ever worked at a for-profit organization? If so, how does working at a not-for-profit differ? Q8. What was the most valuable preparation you received, enabling you to work at X (education, internships, and so forth)? Q9. Has the clientele you serve changed during your tenure at X, and for what social reasons? Q10. Have your fellow employees and the atmosphere changed during your tenure at X, and for what social reasons? Q11.

Where do you see yourself working in ten years? How will your current position affect and influence you in the future? Q12. Who would you describe as your most important role model at work? Q13. What are you most passionate about, in terms of your work? What makes you angry and what makes you proud? Q14. Would you suggest your line of work to a new graduate just embarking upon his or her career? Why or why not? Q15.

What is your greatest professional regret and/or frustration? Would you do anything over again? Q16. How do you balance the emotional demands of your work life with your life.