A day in the life Questionaire

BinaryGirl.com users want to know what it's like to be in your field/career/position. Whether they're studying classes in school, thinking of switching careers, or want to apply for a different position, it's important that they get an understanding of what they're getting themsleves into. You can help by submitting this questionaire!

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Your First Name (or nickname/alias if you prefer)

Your Last Name

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Your Email Address

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Photo URL (If you would like to include one. You can email a photo to us at robyn@binarygirl.com, alternatively.)

Your Position (e.g.-Art Director, Graphic Designer, Aerospace Engineer, etc.)

Are you self-employed?

What is your background? What types of degrees, skills, experiences are necessary for this field?

How did you get started in this field?

What college (if any) courses have been most helpful for your career?

What are your specific responsibilities?

Describe a typical workday and workweek. What do you do during a typical day?

Name 5-7 job skills that are needed for your job.

Are you in a team-oriented position?

Do you have flextime? Vacation time? Work at home? Telecommute?

How many hours per week are expected or warranted for peak performance?

Are many evenings or weekends required for your job?

How much travel is involved with a job in your field?

Could you give me examples of projects that you are working on?

Could you describe your work settings? Offices, machinery, resources etc.

What personal qualities do you think are necessary for someone to be successful in this occupation?

What is the major challenge you face at work?

What aspects of your job do you find most rewarding? (Pros) Least rewarding? (Cons)

Are you confronted with difficult decisions or situations in your position?

Do you have a lot of interaction with a certain occupation? I.E. media, engineers, etc.

What is the Female to Male Ratio in your position/field?

Describe the changes taking place in your field. Project future trends?

What is the turnover rate like in your field?

Do you think women avoid technical careers? What do you think can be done to encourage girls to get more involved in the technology field?

Do you believe that women will be in more technical jobs in the future?

Do you have any advice for women and girls that are interested in going into the field?