Blog 7 - Second Interview Preparation

One of the places my mentor used to volunteer at were the La Brea Tar Pits, where he soon discovered that he wanted to specialize in the ancient horses that were being uncovered there.

1.    Who is your mentor and where do they work?  If their workplace does not reflect their expertise, what makes them an expert?

- My mentor is Dr. Eric Scott and he works in the San Bernardino County Museum.

2.    What five questions will you ask them about their background?

1.        What did you study in college in both your undergraduate and graduate years? How do these study areas relate to paleontology?
2.        How long have you been a Paleontologist? Where have you worked?
3.        How long have you worked in the San Bernardino County Museum and why did you begin work here in the first place?
4.        Do you feel that your work experience reflects your expertise in Paleontology? Why so?
5.        In your opinion, what makes someone an expert in Paleontology? Why?