Career and current job of the mentor
- How was the professional career path of the mentor? Which studies were completed, what led from one to the other, what hurdles were faced? What hurdles had to be overcome, what coincidences played a role / have played a role?
- Which master's studies and focuses were decisive for the professional choice?
- Which practical experiences were purposeful, which were not?
- What would my mentor retrospectively do differently regarding the choice of studies and career entry?
- Decision criteria for the choice of studies and professional goals
- Were there wrong decisions in retrospect? How were they resolved?
- What is exciting about the job?
Questions about finding a suitable master's degree
- Finding criterias for making an informed decision
- Right and wrong goals for master's degree choice
- What education is required in my favored field of work?
- What education does my mentor look for in incoming applications?
- How important are grades/ semesters abroad/ volunteery work?
- Open to everything or go for it goal-oriented?
- What majors are required?
- How long does the path to the "dream job" take?
Networks
- Important contacts - professional networks
- Tips on social media profiles and platforms
- Career fairs/ events/ workshops
- How to use networks wisely?
Subject specifics questions
- Where can you get good information about companies and organizations?
- How important is the technical link between the thesis and the desired job/career field?
Jobfield/ Career advice
- Development & further education
- In which industries are there many development opportunities?
- In which cities is there development potential?
- Recommendations for further education/additional qualifications/further master's studies
- What did the:mentor:in have to learn after graduation?
General questions
- How much can you control your own career path? Which areas do you have a lot of influence over, and which do you have little influence over?
- Get personal feedback from the:mentor:in