Could you describe the organization that you work for and explain in what capacity you serve?

 

This question aims to gather the basic information about who you are speaking with and what type of work the person does.

 

What does diversity and inclusion mean to you?

 

This question seeks to define terms used in the field so that both parties involved in the dialogue have a shared understanding of some of the key definitions that will be used.

 

In what area(s) of diversity in education abroad do you see the greatest potential or opportunity for growth?

 

This question is meant to gather deeper insight from the interviewee in an effort to learn about areas of topics for future work and/or research. The response to this question may help to guide your own thinking about what job opportunities to pursue and can help direct the focus of your career search if the respondent says something that really resonates with you.

 

How do you go about justifying or defending the need for diversity and inclusion initiatives in education abroad? How do you ensure buy-in from stakeholders?

 

This question gets at possible approaches for conveying the value of specific work (diversity and inclusion efforts) to people who might not yet actively be considering the worth of a special skillset that you can offer.

 

What professional advice would you give to others in this field or to budding professionals looking to pursue this type of work?

 

This is a more generic question that is meant to gather advice which may serve you well as you continue to pursue job or professional development opportunities.

 

How do you personally strive to leave a lasting impression when you attend professional conferences?

 

This question is less focused on content or field-specific information, but rather it is designed to gain ideas from established professionals about how to effectively network in general.