Human Resources Managers questions...

Hello all,

I am in a college level speech course and have been instructed by my professor to have informational interviews filled out.

I would be very appreciative if anyone in the Human Resources field (especially HR managers) would take the time to answer the questions. The forms are due by the 18th of October.

Below is the 15 question form. Thank you in advance!

Name:
Official Title:
Years in Current Position:
Company:

1. How did you decide to enter this field?


2. What kind of education and training did you have?


3. What personal qualities are important for an individual considering this field?


4. What do you wish you had known before entering this field, if any?


5. What kinds of preparation do you wish you had, if any?


6. What are your typical duties and responsibilities on a day-to-day basis?


7. What do you like best and find most rewarding with your occupation?


8. What do you like least and find most frustrating?


9. How is your time divided between people, data and things?


10. What are some of the positive and negative aspects of working in this field?


11. What additional training and qualifications are necessary for advancement?


12. What types of internships or part time jobs would you suggest to people before entering this field?


13. What specific advice would you give to someone considering this field?


14. Are you familiar with any professional associations that might be helpful for me to learn more about?


15. Is there anything I should be asking that I have forgotten?