Be prepared to reach out to more people than you need to job shadow/interview.  Not everyone is going to be able to talk with you and that is ok!  Some people you reach out to might not be willing to let you job shadow, but might be willing to let you interview them.  You won't know until you ask!  

If you can conduct your interviews in person, that is best and helps create an environment where you can have a genuine conversation and learn far more than just the answers to the questions you ask.  If in person doesn't work, a phone call is also a great option!  It is important to have a conversation with the people you are interviewing and email is not the best tool for that!  There may be some extreme cases where email is the only option, but this should not be the default or your first choice!  You need to talk to actually talk to people! 

As a part of your career research, you will need to interview at least three (3) people who work in the field you are considering and researching.  One interview could also be from a college or university representative who works to prepare students for the career you are researching.  

Below are some sample interview questions and topics, but you will likely want and need to adjust these to fit your particular interview subject and career choice.  DO NOT feel tied to these questions, they are not required.  I encourage you to dig deeper and ask the questions that will lead you to the information you want to learn about this particular career path!