Useful Networking Questions for Job Opportunities and Information
Networking for any sort of job can be intimidating, but it helps to remember that- like interviewing- it is a practice that can help you get a better idea of a professional environment as well as the ways people in that environment interact. With more exposure to networking for jobs, the process will feel more natural and like a far smaller hill to climb. To help you get the most out of your networking experience, here are some questions, of pertinence to the application process to the first few weeks in the workplace and beyond, that will ultimately serve as useful prep.
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How did you choose between paths (data science vs. web vs. machine learning, etc.)?
What are your worst and best technical interview stories?
How many jobs did you apply to?
How long did it take you to get a job?
How crucial was having an internship?
How did you get your internship?
How has your job and career been different from what you expected?
What advice do you have for current Hunter students?
How did you network, and what is the most useful kind of networking?
How can students get referrals at companies?
Any other career advice? What do you wish you had done differently?
When should students start technical interview prep, and what is most important to focus on?
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