It’s Time to Re-Think the Informational Interview
Let's stop using the term "informational interview". That phrase sends the wrong message. Worse yet, it's only job seekers who ask for them! In fact, let's re-design the typical process of obtaining...
View ArticleMeet Your New Job Search BFF: Informational Interviews
Your job search battle plan consists of applying to every job you find, in any field you have a remote interest in. You call it a successful day making it through applying to 70 jobs you found online....
View Article25 Important Questions to Ask in an Informational Interview
Informational interviews are one of the most effective, yet under-utilized networking and job search techniques. Unlike a job interview, in an informational interview you will be asking all the...
View ArticleFinally: Everything You Need to Know About Informational Interviews
In informational interviews, you talk with a professional from your desired field to learn more about their current line of work, their career history and obtain insider knowledge about the company...
View Article#60Day Challenge, Day 8: Set Up Three Informational Interviews
In the first couple days of the #60Day Challenge, you re-established contact with existing mentors and began to identify potential new mentors. From Day 3 to Day 7, you polished your social networking...
View ArticleInformational Interviews: Still Powerful, Still Ignored
I just arranged an interview for you at a fantastic company in the industry you’re looking to work. I should mention, though: the employer does not have a job to offer you. At this point in your job...
View ArticleJob Seeker Special: 5 Proven Tips to Expand Your Personal Network
Your personal sphere of influence is the key to a strong career, and a successful job search. So no matter where you stand now: you likely want or need to expand your network. But especially during a...
View ArticleAsk These 10 Questions at Your Next Informational Interview
Imagine asking someone for an informational interview... and then having nothing to say? With these 10 questions at your fingertips, that will never happen to you! The post Ask These 10 Questions at...
View ArticleHow to Make the Most of Every Informational Interview
The informational interview is the perfect tool to use when you're stuck in a job search rut or want to explore options before fully committing to a new gig or career path. Read on to see how you...
View Article5 Steps to Nailing the Informational Interview Like a Pro
An informational interview is a meeting with contacts who you think could help you in your job search. Typically, this is done either by providing valuable information or mentorship. Done well,...
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