Insideit - Informational Interview Self Assessment
Check out your interview expertise by trying this quiz!
- 1.Why should you do an information interview?
- A.
Learn more about a career, company, or specific job
- B.
Ask for a job
- C.
Discover the hidden job market
- D.
Practice presenting yourself
- E.
All of the above
- 2.What can you do to prepare for an informational interview?
- A.
Make a list of questions and prioritize them
- B.
Research information about the company and type of job the interviewee has
- C.
Figure out what your goal is for the interview
- D.
You don’t need to prepare. Wing it – impromptu is more natural.
- E.
Just schedule the interview and show up on time.
- 3.What information should you include in your contacts record?
- A.
Name, address, e-mail, phone, company name, title
- B.
Name, age, gender, title
- C.
Company name, references, marital status, hobbies
- D.
Date of contact, date of interview, follow up tracking, interview notes
- E.
All of the above
- 4.If you are nervous about arranging an informational interview, what can you do?
- A.
Write an e-mail or letter to the person, then follow up on the phone
- B.
Write a script to use during the phone conversation
- C.
Ask someone else to contact the person for you
- D.
Practice your scripted conversation
- E.
Explain that you are nervous, but determined
- 5.When you contact someone to set up an interview, you should …
- A.
Tell them a lot about yourself and your interest in working for their company
- B.
Always make an appointment that fits their schedule and is their preferred method
- C.
Thank them
- D.
Request that they meet with you for lunch
- E.
Mention the person who recommended that you talk with them
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