ASSIGNMENT #5: THE INTERVIEW
DUE: February 17, 2009
VALUE: 10 points
Your name: Lauren Malone________ kktc264 l_______
PREP YOUR DISK & ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW (1 point)
1. Create a folder on your disk named a05_interview (“a - zero - five - interview” --- all lower case, no spaces)
2. Download this assignment from the TCOM 264 BlackBoard portal (right-click on link, save target as, save inside a05_interview
folder). Once saved, open this local file from your disk in Microsoft Word and type in your answers. Be sure to save again once
you’ve typed in your answers. MAKE SURE YOU ARE SAVING TO YOUR FLASH DRIVE, not the hard drive of the computer!
Save the completed assignment as a05_interview.doc inside the a05_interview folder on your flash drive.
3. When done, print out 1 copy of the completed assignment to turn in to the instructor.
4. FTP the a05_interview folder (with this completed assignment inside) to the classwork server.
We are still working on the Information Designer portion of the Project Roles. Now that you have had more time to think, and research
your topic, you can rework your outline (if you feel you need to) and develop interview questions.
PREPARE FOR THE INTERVIEW (9 points)
1. You should conduct an interview to gather more information about your topic. Please provide the topic and client
information. Refer to Assignment 3 if the information is the same.
Business/Organization/Topic Name: Diversity Boutique_____________________________________________
Primary Contact Name (first and last): Erin_________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Job Role/Title: Store Manager______________________________________________________
Primary Contact Phone #:419-353-7259___________________________________________________________
Primary Contact Email: [email protected]_______________________________________________
2. Contact your potential interviewee and set up an interview to gather more information about your topic. When and were will
the interview be held?
Wednesday Feb. 18 between 12-3 at the boutique
3. Where will your interview be located? Provide directions to show you know where to go.
Diversity Boutique
4. Write down 15 potential interview questions. Refer to the rules from the lecture.
1. Why did you decide to have your store located in BG?
2. Why not have your store located in the area such as Perrysburg or Toledo?
3. What percent of your clients are students?
4. What age group of community members shop at your boutique?
5. Do you usually have more new customers or repeat customers?
6. How do you market your store to the public?
7. Do you feel that your clothing is affordable for college students?
8. What is the price range of your clothing?
9. How do you select the styles of clothing you bring to your store?
10. Is there a specific style or look that you think of while choosing clothes?
11. Do you take styles from magazines, shows, or networking opportunities?
12. What percent of in store customers are men?
13. Is there enough demand for men’s clothing in your store?
14. Will there be men’s clothing available in your store and not just online?
15. How many of your employees are students?
16. Are there internships available for BG students?
Last Updated: January 2009
TCOM 264 – Kling
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