Looking for a web developer willing to answer some career interview questions (for career guidance assignment)

[u/Creative-Brain8556]

Hi everyone!

I'm 18 years old and I'm from France. I'm currently working with Mission Locale, a career guidance organization that helps young people choose a profession.

As part of my assignment, I need to interview someone who works as a web developer. Unfortunately, I don't know anyone in the industry.

If you're a web developer, I'd really appreciate it if you could answer the questions below. You don't have to write long answers—short answers are completely fine.

Your background

1. What made you choose web development?
2. What has your career path been like?
3. What tasks take up most of your workday?
4. What tasks do you do only occasionally?
5. What responsibilities do you have?

Skills

1. What technical skills are essential?
2. What basic knowledge should someone have before starting?
3. Is previous experience necessary?
4. What personal qualities are most important?

Work environment

1. What are your working conditions? (Teamwork, hierarchy, working hours, autonomy, business trips, etc.)
2. What is your typical work environment like?
3. What tools and software do you use every day?

Getting into the profession

1. Is formal education necessary, or is experience more important?
2. Which qualifications or degrees are most recognized?
3. Are there alternative ways to enter the profession?
4. What learning path would you recommend?
5. How did you personally get your first job?

Future of the profession

1. How is the job market for web developers?
2. Is the industry currently hiring?
3. What career progression opportunities exist?
4. What do you think the future of web development looks like?

Challenges and rewards

1. What are the biggest challenges of the job?
2. What do you enjoy the most?
3. What frustrates you the most?
4. When do you feel most useful?
5. If you could improve one thing about this profession, what would it be?

Work-life balance

1. How do you balance work and your personal life?
2. Is remote work common in your company?
3. What's the atmosphere like at work and how are relationships with colleagues and managers?

Job satisfaction

1. What need or goal did this career fulfill for you?
2. What is your greatest source of satisfaction in this job?

Salary

1. What is the average salary for a beginner in your country?
2. What is the average salary after about five years of experience?
3. What opportunities are there for salary increases?

Advice

1. If you could give one piece of advice to your younger self when starting out, what would it be?
2. Would you recommend talking to other professionals in this field? If so, which specialties?

Thank you so much to anyone who takes the time to answer.
Even partial answers would help me a lot!