Informational Interviews
Instead of "yes/no" questions, you should ask these types of questions.
What are Storytelling questions?
“Personal qualities that help you adapt to different situations i.e cooperative, logical, punctual.”
What is Adaptive skill
Name 2 out of the 3 specific strategies for learning if a career/job is a fit for you
A.I prompting
Informational interviews
Job Shadowing
Name this online resume portal that is also great for networking?
Final question – What does STAR stand for when interviewing (not FTSV’s STAR)?
Situation – describe the situation you were in
Task – Explain the tasks you had to complete
Action – Describe the specific action that you took to complete the task
Result – Tell the results of your efforts
What is the primary goal of an informational interview?
What is to learn (not to get a job)?
You can use this to network and show people what you are working on or learning
Conversation Hook
What are the two types of categories that you should consider when looking for a job and identifying a job that matches your skills and interest?
Job Functions
Job Industries
Name 3 types of questions you can ask when networking
Get to know you questions
Casual questions
Eliciting advice questions
Bonus question - “This is something that increases your chance of getting an interview by 83%
What is a cover letter
What countries borders Namibia?
Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south
“How many years should you include in your odyssey plan & how many plans, and what is the name of third plan.”
5, 3, the “what if”
What type of questions should you try and ask in an information interview?
Story-telling questions
What should you do with all of the following - job shadow, informational interview, a job interview, and a networking event? (not introducing yourself)
Send a follow up email
Bonus question – Name 3 networking groups
Operational (people you go to school with/work with)
Strategic (professionals, community leaders, instructors)
Personal (support network, friends and family)
When should you send a thank-you email after an informational interview?
What is Today or this week (Promptly)?
Interests – Name 4 out of the 6 Holland Themes
Realistic (doers)
Investigative (thinkers)
Artistic (creators)
Social (helpers)
Enterprising (persuaders)
Conventional (organizers)
Name the 2 things you should research when preparing for your info interview
Their past experiences
Their current role and responsibilities
What should you do in a resume to avoid getting screened out by A.I?
Use specific words from job listing
Bonus question – Who typically asks you general questions about qualifications and interests in the position?
HR Hiring Manager
Name one specific question suggested for an informational interview.
(Any of): "What was your major?", "What is a typical day like?", or "What career advice would you give?"
Values – Name the 3 groupings of values that you should identify when exploring a career
Lifestyle Values (opportunity to travel, have many friends, live
in certain parts of country)
Career Characteristics and Values (structure, variety, pace,
social service)
Work Values (Achievement, Autonomy, Comfort, Safety, Status)
What is the most recent job market hiring trend? Hint – your conversational hook addresses this
Skill-based hiring
Name 4 out of 6 resume formatting tips that we discussed in class
1 pg. long
Use bullet points and headers
Don’t use “I”
Use proper and consistent tenses
Be consistent with punctuations
Use professional email address
Where is Gibraltar located. (Territory)
At the botten part of Spain.