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Interview Questions for Entrepreneurial Interviews
Conduct an interview with your first Entrepreneur. Feel free to utilize the questions below during your interview.
Why did you want to start your own business/purchase a franchise?
How did you get started?
What were the biggest obstacles you had to overcome to get your business going?
What lessons have you learned upon establishing your company?
How has your faith played a role in your success?
Where and how do you see yourself in five or ten years from now?
What advice can you give to others so that they too can become successful business owners in their own right?
What tools or knowledge would be critical for students wanting to start a business?
Would you be willing to share your story with other students in the future?
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Conduct an interview with your first Entrepreneur and write a report briefly summarizing the interview process, then providing analysis of the answers you received and the lessons you learned or conclusions you arrived to. Provide recommendations on how you can apply the received information in your own Business Plan or career in general.
Create this Report in a form of an essay. There is no specific length as long as you’ve addressed each of the interview questions and it’s in APA format.
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The Interview Process
Prepare in advance for the interview: organize a list of standard questions regarding the candidate’s past work, abilities, and skill that you want to be answered.
Gather relevant information throughout the interview: take note of how well the candidate responds and listens to questions asked. Note the candidate’s nonverbal behavior and choice of words. Analyze and organize the information instantly after the interview when memory is fresh.
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