Conducting an informational interview is
all about gaining knowledge. You are able to ask professionals for advice on
your career. An informational interview is your time to ask questions that are
as general or as detailed as you want. Don’t hesitate to ask, even if you don’t
think that whoever you are asking knows the answer.
The purpose of an informational
interview is not to get a job interview, but to help you gain useful information
in preparation for your future career. There is more of a relaxed setting
during an informational interview because you are the one asking the questions.
You become the interviewer, so there is no need to be nervous.
Informational interviews can play an
important role before you go in for a job interview as well. Especially if you
are interested in a specific company, you can gain inside information in
addition to your previous research.
Career fairs are a great place to
conduct informational interviews. Many students don’t use resources such as career
week because they don’t believe that they will profit from attending if they
are not ready to look for a job or internship. By utilizing informational
interviews, you can take advantage of this resource, even as an undecided
freshman.
It is also beneficial to conduct
informational interviews even if a company is not necessarily hiring. You are
still able to gain valuable information pertaining to the area in which you
want to pursue a career. An informational interview gives you the opportunity
to learn from individuals who are currently in the field.
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