ISM- INTERVIEW ASSIGNMENT QUESTIONS

Student Name:
Printed Name of Person
Interviewed:
Role of Individual:

Haleigh Tieken

Period: 7

Kalie Trahan

Place of Business:

_*__Mentor ___Other Professional #1

Craved Creations Bakery

Business Address:

72nd League City 77573

Phone Number:

832-425-9116

Date of Interview:

4-21-16

___Other Professional #2

Type of Interview: __*_ In Person ___ Telephone* ___Email*

*Documentation Required (Attach E-mail to Interview Verification Page)

1. For someone working in your field, please describe the fantasies versus realities of the job.
(fantasy vs. reality)
Fantasy- A lot of people think baking is easy but the decorating and putting together ideas is difficult.

2. What is your current educational level? What continuing education and training are required?
(educational level and requirements)
Bachelors in Business and going to continue to take classes on baking.

3. Please describe the typical day to day activities of someone working in your field.
(day-to-day activities)
Waking up early and baking all day- measurements, store runs.

4. How secure are you in your current position? What do you think is the future of your field?
(job security)
Very secure and the baking industry is advancing a lot.
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5. What is a typical (average or lowest to highest) salary of someone working in your field?
(salary)
$50,000- to whatever you want it to be since its a custom owned business.
6. What potential for growth is there in your field?
(growth potential)
A lot- because there are always cakes and goods that need to be made for someone or an occasion.
***Questions 7-10 will be created by the ISM student.
7. What do you look for in your baked goods from bakeries?
Presentation and taste- both equally as important to customers.
8. How do you give good customer service?
Replying quickly to what the customer wants, creative options, and curb service.
9. How important is marketing?
The most important- Instagram and social media helps to get your name out there.
10. Is owning your own business challenging?

Very scary and stressful- you call all the shots and you always hope that your products are better than
someone elses.

Interview Summary
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bulleted list of research informationto be used in your presentation?

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