Hillgrove WBL

Job Shadow Interview Assignment

Instructions: For this assignment, you will complete a brief interview with an employer in the career
area of interest for you. You will need to conduct this brief interview over the phone or via Skype or
email. Please use the questions on the following page to conduct the interview.

Before contacting the employer, make sure that you have the person’s full name. In addition, make
sure that you contact them at a convenient time. For example, do not call a restaurant during meal
hours.

1. Introduce yourself, your school, and your purpose for calling.

Hello, is _______Brad Smith_________________ (the manager) available please?

Hi my name is ______Lucas Anzola______________.

I am a student at Hillgrove High School and would be interested in conducting a brief interview with you
in order to gain knowledge about your career field.

This interview should not take more than 20-30 minutes and consists of questions about this occupation.
This will help me make informed decisions for my future.

Do you think you can help me? (Yes) (No)

If not, do you know of someone in your field that may be willing to assist me with this project?

** Remember they are doing you a favor; try your hardest to work around their schedule!

2. Make sure that you have the following information before you hang up.

Name of the business you are interviewing: Brand Safway

Name of the adult(s) being interviewed and their title(s): Brad Smith CEO

Address of the job shadow: 5240 East Great SW Parkway

Atlanta, GA, 30336

Phone and email address: 404-700-0979 bradsmith@gmail.com

 Job Shadow Interview Questions:

Interview your job shadow host using the questions below. Type your host’s responses in the space
provided. You may include questions based on your research, either confirming information gathered or
enhancing information. Stay away from personal issues, including salary.

1. How would you describe a typical day at your job?

Supervising all the branches of the company

2. What do you like most about your work? I get paid well and I enjoy being a leader

3. If you could change something about your work, what would it be? Nothing

4. In what way are the following work habits important for this job?
 Following directions: To keep balance and to keep the structure of the company
 Being accurate: Making sure the sales and all the numbers are correct
Participating as a team member: Teams are put together to accomplish goals
 Working independently: You must be able to be independent because sometimes you won’t be
able to get help

5. How has technology affected this job? I use technology to keep track of my meetings and keep in
touch with co-workers

6. How do you think this job will change in the next five years? The next ten years? It depends on the
market and our competitors

7. What skills and training do you need for this job? College degree and experience

8. What advice would you give to a high school student interested in this profession? Do good in school,
go to a good college and start gaining experience.
9. What recommendations do you have for me if I want to go into this career? Make sure you have
connections and gain experience so you can climb up in the ranks.

10. Additional Information or Comments: Knowing people and having connections is the most important
if you want to be successful.