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WHAT’S AN
INFO
INTERVIEW?
Informational interviews provide an opportunity to explore possible career paths,
expand your professional network, and build confidence for your job interviews in
30 minutes or less. Although an informational interview or job shadow won’t
immediately result in a job, it’s a great way to get gain visibility.
THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW
BEFORE Who Can I Contact?
Friends
Family
Classmates
Alumni
LinkedIn Connections
Recruiters
Mentors
Research the Company
Values
Mission
Products/Services
Student Opportunities
Location
Industry
News about Company
How Do I Contact Them?
Typically via email or
LinkedIn message is the
most professional way of
asking someone for an
informational interview.
These can be conducted in
person or over the phone.
DURING Example Questions to Ask:
1. Tell me about a typical day?
2. What are the responsibilities of your position?
3. Tell me about the culture and working
environment of your company?
4. What makes you excited about the future of
your company?
5. What experiences were most impactful
throughout the development of your career?
! PRO TIP
Remember that info interviews are a
time for both people to get to know
each other. Make sure you’re listening
to each answer and don’t get
flustered if you don’t get answers to
all of your questions you prepared.
Treat it like a normal conversation. It
can be even better if your
conversation goes off on a tangent!
AFTER Reflect
 Am I interested in the company?
 Am I interested in the industry?
 What are my next steps in learning
more about the possible opportunities?
 How do I take action on their
advice/guidance?
Following Up
Follow up within 24 hours with a
thank you email highlighting key
takeaways rom your conversation.

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The Informational Interview Handout

  • 1. WHAT’S AN INFO INTERVIEW? Informational interviews provide an opportunity to explore possible career paths, expand your professional network, and build confidence for your job interviews in 30 minutes or less. Although an informational interview or job shadow won’t immediately result in a job, it’s a great way to get gain visibility. THE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW BEFORE Who Can I Contact? Friends Family Classmates Alumni LinkedIn Connections Recruiters Mentors Research the Company Values Mission Products/Services Student Opportunities Location Industry News about Company How Do I Contact Them? Typically via email or LinkedIn message is the most professional way of asking someone for an informational interview. These can be conducted in person or over the phone. DURING Example Questions to Ask: 1. Tell me about a typical day? 2. What are the responsibilities of your position? 3. Tell me about the culture and working environment of your company? 4. What makes you excited about the future of your company? 5. What experiences were most impactful throughout the development of your career? ! PRO TIP Remember that info interviews are a time for both people to get to know each other. Make sure you’re listening to each answer and don’t get flustered if you don’t get answers to all of your questions you prepared. Treat it like a normal conversation. It can be even better if your conversation goes off on a tangent! AFTER Reflect  Am I interested in the company?  Am I interested in the industry?  What are my next steps in learning more about the possible opportunities?  How do I take action on their advice/guidance? Following Up Follow up within 24 hours with a thank you email highlighting key takeaways rom your conversation.