1. YOUR NAME Job Title at Company Name

2. A little bit about me… Insert facts about yourself here to help the students get to know you: Who you are Where you’re from Interests/hobbies Favorite subjects in school

3. A little bit about [my company]… Ideas: What does you company sell/make or what service do they provide? What is your company’s audience? Facts about the industry Show and tell any items you brought to help illustrate Any photos? Use as many slides as you need!

4. A little bit about my job… Share information about your specific career. A few ideas are: What do you do? How did you get here? What education did you need? Why does it interest you? Why/how is your specific job a part of the success of the overall company?

5. What I love about my job What do you love about your job? What motivates you? What about you or your personality makes you successful at your job? What are your co-workers like? Is there anything special about your work environment? Did any of your favorite subjects in school help prepare you for your job?

6. What challenges me at my job… What is the most difficult part of your job? How do you overcome those challenges? Are there any specific, positive techniques or practices you use when you feel frustrated, defeated, upset, etc… Did you have any specific examples of overcoming an obstacle to get to where you are now?

7. Advice What advice do you have for students who might want to pursue this job or one like it? What is a crucial skill needed for a job like this? What lessons did you learn outside of school that have helped you succeed? What do you wish someone would have told you when you were in elementary or middle school?

8. A few questions for the class! Feel free to ask trivia questions about what you taught them (ex: What was the name of my company? What do we build?) or make up general questions like the ones below: What was one thing you learned today? What were you surprised to learn about my job? Does anyone think they might be interested in this job in the future?

9. Any Questions for Me?

10. Thank you!!