Interview Questions: Importance of Written Communications in Your Field. (Nursing)

“Recent research proves that written communication skills are at the top of employers' wish lists. According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 73.4% of employers want a candidate with strong written communication skills. Written communication was the number three most desired quality overall, behind leadership skills and ability to work as a team member.” (Moore, 2017, para. 2)

For this assignment, you will explore the importance of written communication in the workplace by interviewing a professional, ideally in the field you wish to enter upon completion of your degree, a series of questions on the role of writing in the professional world. This is NOT a mock interview. You must interview a person that represents a true "professional" to you. You may ask an employer or supervisor, a professor, a mentor, or someone on your campus. Try to pick a person who you would like to imitate in the future, such as someone who holds a position you wish to have. Do NOT interview a family member or your instructor for this class. You may interview the person on the phone, via email, or in person.

You must ask a total of FIVE questions. Be sure several of the questions deal with writing and communication within the person's professional career field.

You may use a MAXIMUM OF THREE of the questions found on pp. 70-71. Reference p. 69 and p. 441, LO 26-4.

Include a paragraph (250 words) on what you learned from the interview and how it will help you in the future.

Format this assignment as follows:

Interviewee Name:

Position:

Company:

Contact Information (email is acceptable):

Question 1: Include Your Question Here

Response:

Question 2: Include Your Question Here

Response:

Question 3: Include Your Question Here

Response:

Question 4: Include Your Question Here

Response:

Question 5: Include Your Question Here

Response:

Remember to include your reflection (250 words) on what you learned from the interview and how it will help you in the future.