This episode is dedicated to new grads and those of you who want to change your career path up. Informational Interviews are great to give you a behind-the-curtain view of what working for the company is really like. Some even say that it is a new Networking opportunity as we are living in a remote-forward work culture now. Here are tips on how to successfully have an Informational Interview.
- Treat it as if it is an actual job interview. If you make a good impression, they are more likely to help you out when you can
- Make sure you have done your research on the company and the person you are meeting
- Have a goal/agenda for the meeting, but keep it personal so you are remembered
- Don’t go over time since you are using up someone else’s free time
- Have potential jobs (3-4) that you would be interested in to cover with the person you are interviewing so you can really get a better handle on each position you are interested
- Make sure you have your resume handy since you will be referencing it and sharing it with the person you are interviewing with
- Be your biggest advocate
- Know that this is a long-term strategy. The position you are interested in may not have an immediate opening, but you will be top of mind when one comes up if you perform well
- Be gracious and thankful
- Dress professionally to match the brand and company culture
‘Dos & Don’ts’ on Informational Interviews
- You ask the questions, not them.
- Do not act entitled
- Do not let constructive feedback get in the way of your goals
- Send a ‘Thank You’ not along with links/documents that you referenced during the conversation
- Use a tracker to document the conversation
LINKS MENTIONED
IG: https://www.instagram.com/simply.eddi/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplyeddi
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddianarosen/
Be the first to comment