Informational Interviewing

Being able to structure a meeting with set goals in mind is an essential professional capability in business, and a key function for any networking meeting. When you are able to secure a meeting with an important contact, you want …

Want to investigate a certain career, research a company, learn more about an industry, and build your network?  Meeting with someone who has first-hand experience is an ideal way to do so. 

Informational Interviews are meetings you hold with a …

Once you’ve secured an informational interview, you’ll want to think about how to structure it so that you can establish a genuine connection, build empathy and advocacy, as well as demonstrate your enthusiasm, knowledge and professionalism.

Informational interviews are not …

In business school, the informational interview is talked about often.  Students are encouraged to leverage alumni and individuals whose careers have already launched. They have experience, have been in your shoes, and were likely given the generosity of informational interviews …

Doing an informational interview is often a productive and dynamic way to do research on the industry, roles and companies you are interested in.  What a privilege that busy people have taken time out of their day to help you! 

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Networking can feel overwhelming.  But, we know that networking is powerful and a skill set that business school students around the world work hard to develop. Why?  The Wall Street Journal reports that up to 80% of jobs are …