July

Did you complete co-op in University. If so, how did you choose your co-op placements?

What were some of the most important lessons you took away from your co-op experience?

What previous jobs have you had, and how did they contribute to your current role? 

Which companies have you worked for, and what did you like and dislike about each one? 

What were your managers like? What characteristics did you admire about your favourite manager? Did you ever have a manager whom you did not feel compatible with? If so how did you deal with it? 

What were your daily duties like in your workplace? Did you learn any new skills? 

Why did you choose this career path? If you were starting over would you do anything differently? 

Discuss how and why they made certain decisions. Was there any other career path option you had but did not take? 

Discuss their education and if they ever had the thought to continue their education in their adult life. If so, what would they like to take and why? 

How has the field changed since you first started your career?

What are the trends/challenges that you see in the future of this field?

How is the job market for your field in this area of the country? Is it difficult to find an opening?

Is there an area that's best for starting such a career?

How long should I expect to stay in an entry-level position?

What are the opportunities for advancement?

What would be the next step in a career path for a job like this?

Both of you write down 3 short term goals (to happen in 1-3 years) and 3 long term goals (to happen in 5-10 years). 

Discuss the skills that will be required to achieve the 5-10-year goals for each of you. 

Schedule the next meeting. Is the method discussed in first meeting working? Does anything need to be changed?