General
A causal conversation/meeting that helps someone gain a better understanding of a given industry or career
What is an Informational Interview?
Prepare a list of these before an informational interview to make the conversation more focused and productive.
What are questions?
Not a job interview
What is not an informational interview?
The goal of an informational interview is to gather this type of valuable resource, rather than to ask for a job directly.
What is information?
Contacting the professional via email or LinkedIn
What is initiating contact?
Hats and sneakers
What shouldn't you wear to an informational interview?
Where to research your interviewer
What is LinkedIn?
The ideal length for an informational interview, allowing enough time for a meaningful conversation without taking up too much of the person’s time.
What is 20-30 minutes?
Monoplizing the conversation
What is building rapport?
A great way to close an informational interview, showing your gratitude and keeping the door open for future conversations.
What is a thank you note?
The importance of staying in touch with the professional after the informational interview
What is "To expand your network and maintain connections?"
Not following up 2 days after the interview
What is a thank you note?