Insideit - Informational Interview Self Assessment

Learn more about a career, company, or specific job

Ask for a job

Discover the hidden job market

Practice presenting yourself

All of the above

Make a list of questions and prioritize them

Research information about the company and type of job the interviewee has

Figure out what your goal is for the interview

You don’t need to prepare. Wing it – impromptu is more natural.

Just schedule the interview and show up on time.

Name, address, e-mail, phone, company name, title

Name, age, gender, title

Company name, references, marital status, hobbies

Date of contact, date of interview, follow up tracking, interview notes

All of the above

Write an e-mail or letter to the person, then follow up on the phone

Write a script to use during the phone conversation

Ask someone else to contact the person for you

Practice your scripted conversation

Explain that you are nervous, but determined

Tell them a lot about yourself and your interest in working for their company

Always make an appointment that fits their schedule and is their preferred method

Thank them

Request that they meet with you for lunch

Mention the person who recommended that you talk with them