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Informational Interview Basics
Learn from people in roles
Effective informational interviews research the person, prepare specific questions, keep it short, avoid asking for a job, and follow up with thanks and occasional updates.
- informational interview
- networking
- career
- questions
- follow-up
Prep
Research their background; craft targeted questions.
Be Respectful
Keep 15-30 minutes; listen more; don't ask for a job.
Follow Up
Send thanks and a brief update if their advice helped.