Faith Jaffa

Communication 1010
Mr. Haslam
September 4, 2019

Interview plan draft

Dress
Because the interview will be in a nice building and it’s a nice job, I will be
wearing a sunday dress that has flowers on it and nice black sandals. My hair will be
down and curled with earrings.

Opening
Hi I’m Faith (smile, make eye contact, and shake hands), thanks so much for
taking the time to let me interview you.

Orientation
I was asked to set up an interview for my communications class for a job that I’m
interested in. This interview will take 30 minutes and I will leave time at the end for you
to fill out an evaluation form.
The 3 topics I'll be asking discussing are: Likes and dislikes of your profession,
types of training you would recommend, and the effects on personal life.
Are you ok if I record this interview? Do you have any questions before we start?

Body

Likes and dislikes of profession.

1. What do you enjoy most about your job? (Primary, open)
a. How does that motivate you? (Secondary, open)

2. What's the most challenging aspect? (Primary, open)

a. How does that affect you? (Secondary, open)
b. How do you grow off of your challenges? (Secondary, open)

3. How do you deal with a win/loss? (Primary, open)

a. What would you consider a successful moment? (Secondary, open)
b. How do you learn from each moment? (Secondary, open)

Types of training you would recommend

 1. What classes did you take in college? (Primary, open)
a. Do you feel like they prepared you for your current job?
(Secondary, open)
b. What class was most effective? (Secondary, open)
c. What class do you feel was least effective? (Secondary, open)

2. What degree do you need? (Primary, open)

a. How long did it take you to get your degree? (Secondary, open)
b. What’s the importance of having a degree? (Secondary, open)
c. Are you guaranteed a job with the degree? (Secondary, close)

3. What are your day to day responsibilities? (Primary, open)

a. What does your typical day look like? (Secondary, open)
b. Can you show me an example of a project you’re working on?
(Secondary, close)
c. Besides having a degree what would you recommend doing to
better prepare you for your job? (Secondary, open)

Effects on personal life

1. How is it being a female and a lawyer? (Primary, open)
a. Do you ever feel inferior or judge differently for being a female?
(Secondary, close)
b. Do you feel getting your degree in this field was harder to
accomplish as a female? (Secondary, close)
c. Do you think people have a preference for a female vs male?
(Secondary, open)

2. Have you found a work-life balance? (Primary, close)

a. How do you manage family time? (Secondary, open)
b. What is it like being a mom while being a lawyer? (Secondary,
open)
c. What advice would you give me or anyone else that is wanting to
accomplish both career and family? (Secondary, open)

Closing
(Stop recording interview) Thank you so much for taking the time to let me
interview you. Please fill out this evaluation, it won’t affect my grade so please be
honest. Can I please get your business car and a picture with you to show my teacher?
(stand up to go) Thank you so much again (shake hands) have a great day.