Informative Interview

 Who you interviewed (including the interviewee’s name, title and organization) and why you chose this person;

 How the interview has helped guide your future career or academic choices;

 How the interviewee’s process of understanding leadership impact your own definition and development of leadership;

 How you prepared for this interview and how you would evaluate your performance.

Please write a narrative essay of 2-3 pages. Allow the following questions to guide your thought process as you reflect on the impressions you gained from the interview:

 Was there anything particularly surprising about the individual’s professional career path?

 What were some of the most interesting things you learned from the interview?

 What are the most important leadership skills for your interviewee’s field? Discuss the interviewee’s leadership style and process of shaping said leadership style. Then, discuss what skills you need to develop to take on the same leadership role.

 How does what you learned about your field of interest or a profession inform the areas of growth identified in your Individual Development Plan?

 Did the interview confirm or challenge your career aspirations?