“What do you do?” is a dull question that often leads to a dull “I’m a [job title]” response.
No one is ever just a [job title].
When you TRULY want to get to know someone better, try:
- “What’s your idea of a dream job?”
- “What are you passionate about?”
- “What did you want to be when you grew up?”
- “What would you try if you knew you would not fail?”
- “What sets your soul on fire?”
- “What’s something you would love to do, but haven’t yet?” and “Why haven’t you?”
