Class Project

HFT 3741

Class Project

For this project, you are to interview a meeting professional of your choice. This means you are to

contact a meeting professional and request about 10 minutes of their time for an informational

interview. This can be done over the phone or in person. Your project should be submitted in a

question/answer format. Before you begin, please have the following prepared:

 Review the questions below so you are familiar with what you are asking.

 Research and create two – five questions to ask (per #5 below) that will be specifically valuable

to you.

 Prepare your resume so that you can give it to the person you are interviewing for feedback

(you are not asking for a job here, just feedback on your resume.) (I am happy to review your

resume before your interview and give my feedback first if you would like to email it to me.)

Follow the format below noting that the questions are to be included in the question/answer format.

 State the Individuals name, company, phone number and how long they have been in their current position. Also include why you chose this person and how you contacted them. Write out the questions below with the answers received. (Point Value = 1-5)

1. What is a typical day in your job and what are your duties/functions/responsibilities? (Point Value = 1-10)

2. What kinds of challenges do you deal with in your job? (Point Value = 1-10) 3. Why did this type of work interest you, and how did you get started? (Point Value = 1-10) 4. What jobs, education and experiences have led you to your present position? (Point Value = 1-5) 5. Determine and ask two to five questions (which you create) of your choice that may be of value

to you specifically. (Point Value = 1-10)

6. Would you mind taking a look at my resume and giving me some feedback? (Point Value = 1-5)  Write a one page reflection on what you gained from this experience, what may have surprised you

and any include any other valuable information you would like to share about this experience. (Point Value – 1 – 15)