An informational interview is not a job interview. Rather, it’s an interview with an individual working in a career you would like to learn more about. You’re attempting to discover what the person’s job is like, what they do, what responsibilities they have, and what it’s like to work in their job at their company. An informational interview involves talking with people who are currently working in the field to gain a better understanding of an occupation or industry — and to build a network of contacts in that field.
The article covers nuances such as:
- How to get a quality informational interview
- With whom should you have an informational interview
- What kind of questions should you ask
- What to bring to your informational interview
- Remember to ask the Ultimate Question
- What to do after the informational interview
Download the article – How to Leverage Informational Interviewing
