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What questions should I ask alumni?
Choosing a College: What to Ask Alumni About Their School
- Why Did You Choose This School?
- What Did You Think of the College After Four+ Years?
- What Were Your Favorite Classes?
- What Did You Think of the Campus and Extracurricular Activities?
- How Did The School Prepare You For Your Career?
What should I ask at bootcamp?
Here are 9 essential questions you should ask bootcamps before you sign on the dotted line!
- What percentage of your graduates find work as software developers?
- How quickly do graduates find work, on average?
- What starting salaries can graduates expect?
- Do students work alone on their projects, in pairs, or in teams?
What should I ask an alumni mentor?
Suggested career-related questions to ask your mentor
- How did you choose your industry?
- Was it your first choice?
- What type of skills do I need be successful in that industry?
- What type of person would excel in that industry?
- Can you talk about advancement in your field?
What do you learn in coding bootcamp?
Bootcamps teach students how to code and apply code to workplace projects. These programs commonly cover programming languages like JavaScript, SQL, and Python, along with modules on current industry software, tools, and techniques. Most bootcamp applicants need little or no prior coding experience.
What questions should I Ask my alumni?
Ask follow-up questions related to recommended professional development and continuing education activities. Who else should I talk to? Alumni may be able to refer you to other alumni and additional connections within the industry. They may also be able to recommend leaders in the field and organizations that you should follow via social media.
Do alumni want to add me to their network?
While some alumni will be interested in adding you to their network, don’t make the assumption that this is the case. This question from MIT’s Alumni Association may seem simple, but it allows you to clearly address the issue and set the stage for future contact and questions.
How can I get alumni involved in my course?
Look for ways alumni from your school have already volunteered to provide information about themselves, through updated directory profiles and as guest speakers in your courses, and assistance, through formal mentoring programs and local club events.
What would you look for when hiring new graduates?
What would you look for if you were in the position to hire new graduates from [your institution]? This question is another way to ask about the strengths of your academic program and your school, as well as gain insight into the current needs of employers hiring in your field of interest.