Hey Honto,

Thanks for your help with this.

I’m inquiring if 2 different people from your company one Employee and/or one Employer would be able to take some time to answer some interview questions (10min) for me regarding acceptance for funding through WorkBC in order for me to go back to school and refine my skills. I’m looking for someone in the Web Development field. Here are the questions that would help me:

EMPLOYEE Informational Interview

Front-end or Back-end Developer

Date of Contact:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Position:
Phone Number:

1. Why did this type of work interest you?

2. What are the educational qualifications and related experience necessary for this job?

3. What is the entry-level wage and usual benefits for this job?

4. What do you like about your job (duties and responsibilities)?

5. What don’t you like about your job?

6. How can a student or entry-level person get experience in the field?

7. In your opinion, what is the employment outlook in this field now and in the future?

8. What are the opportunities for advancement?

9. What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing this field?

10.Is there anyone else you could recommend I talk to?

If you could send your answers back to me, that would be great. jamesdelossantos@gmail.com

EMPLOYER Informational Interview

Date of Contact:
Company Name:
Contact Name:
Position:
Phone Number:

1. What skills and personal qualities are necessary for this position?

2. What education do you recommend for someone entering the field?

3. What training programs would you hire from?

4. After completing my education, what positions might I qualify for?

5. Do you see an increasing demand for people with these skills and qualifications?

6. Do you foresee any economic changes that would impact this industry in the next few years?

7. What are the job prospects for entry-level positions?

8. Do you offer on-the-job training for those hired at entry-level positions?

9. What is the entry-level wage and usual benefits?

10.How do you generally advertise vacancies?

11.Is there anyone else you could recommend I talk to?

If you could send your answers back to me, that would be great. jamesdelossantos@gmail.com