Topic
Work or studies
Your Work
What work do you do?
Why did you choose to do that type of work (or, that job)?
Do you like you job?
Is it very interesting?
(Possibly) Do you miss being a student?
Your Studies
What subject(s) are you studying?
Why did you choose to study that subject? / Why did you choose to study those subjects?
Do you like your subject? (Why?/Why not?)
Is it very interesting?
(Possibly) Are you looking forward to working?
Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoons?