Tips on Contacting a Mentor

Before contacting AFB CareerConnect® mentors, you may want to write out a list of questions to ask. The following list may help you get started:

How did you find this job?
How long have you had this job?
Where did you receive your training for this job?
What jobs did you have before this one?
Did you take vocational courses in high school, college or trade school that you recommend I consider?
Did you participate in an internship or an apprenticeship?
Does your present company offer on-the-job training?
What is a typical starting salary for this job?
What is your typical workday like?
How do you get to and from work?
How do you perform your job duties?
Do you use specialized tools or equipment to perform your job duties?
How did you finance the purchase of any specialized equipment you use on the job?
Where and from whom did you receive training in how to operate the tools you use to perform your job?
What related jobs do you know of that I might want to investigate?
What other jobs have you had in your career?
What are your current career goals?