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A high school junior seeks to interview an engineer for a career report, asking about their field, job title, duties, work schedule, educational background, and advice for aspiring engineers. The discussion highlights the student's interest in engineering and the desire for insights into the profession. However, the thread is closed due to forum rules prohibiting interview requests for privacy and anti-phishing reasons. This closure underscores the importance of adhering to community guidelines when seeking professional advice. The student may need to explore alternative methods for gathering information on engineering careers.
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hello i am a high school junior and have been interested in engineering for a while now. i was hoping that someone could answer a few questions for a career report i am working on
thanks a lot

1. Please describe your engineering field.

2. What is your current job title?

3. Please describe your particular job and duties.

4. What is your average work schedule?

5. Starting with high school, describe your educational background.T

6. If you and to do it over, related to your career or education, what would you do differently?

7. What advice would you give someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?

8. What do you enjoy most about your career?

9. What is your specific degree?

10. Was this branch of engineering your first choice?

11. This is just etc. questions feel free to answer only what you are comfortable with.
-What is your name?
-What is your place of employment?
-An email address or phone number (Don't know why my instructor wants this)
 
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PrimeDrive said:
hello i am a high school junior and have been interested in engineering for a while now. i was hoping that someone could answer a few questions for a career report i am working on
thanks a lot

1. Please describe your engineering field.

2. What is your current job title?

3. Please describe your particular job and duties.

4. What is your average work schedule?

5. Starting with high school, describe your educational background.T

6. If you and to do it over, related to your career or education, what would you do differently?

7. What advice would you give someone interested in pursuing a career path similar to yours?

8. What do you enjoy most about your career?

9. What is your specific degree?

10. Was this branch of engineering your first choice?

11. This is just etc. questions feel free to answer only what you are comfortable with.
-What is your name?
-What is your place of employment?
-An email address or phone number (Don't know why my instructor wants this)

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