{"id":5260,"date":"2016-01-07T21:30:15","date_gmt":"2016-01-08T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=5260"},"modified":"2016-01-07T21:30:16","modified_gmt":"2016-01-08T05:30:16","slug":"informational-interview-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/interviewing\/informational-interview-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Informational Interview Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/interviewing\/informational-interview-tips\/attachment\/informational-interview\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5261\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-5261\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/informational-interview.jpg\" alt=\"informational interview\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/informational-interview.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/informational-interview-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/informational-interview-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/informational-interview-480x480.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a>Informational interviews are a great way to network, meet professionals in your field and gain advice about moving forward in your career.\u00a0 Informational interviews take of the pressure of interviewing for particular positions and instead allow you to ask questions, meet more informally and build relationships. \u00a0You\u2019re not asking directly for a job but rather seeking information and advice from another professional in the field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Create a Targeted List:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make a target list of people you\u2019d like to meet with. Start with friends or acquaintances of your own personal network, and then think about your target companies, people you\u2019ve worked with in the past, etc.\u00a0 You may not be able to get a meeting with all of them, but there\u2019s no harm in trying.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attempt Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Of course, if you\u2019ve been given a contact by someone you already know, it will be much easier to get in touch with someone. Professionals you don\u2019t personally know will take a little more work. Try to find the professionals on LinkedIn or call the company and ask to speak directly to them. You might need to be persistent and a little creative in figuring out how to reach them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Meet with Several Contacts per Month:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The more contacts you can meet, the better. Meetings are usually harmless and low-pressure, and enable you to build your network and increase the number of people who can keep you in mind in cases of new job openings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Be Prepared:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Come prepared with an updated resume, business cards or writing samples in case your contact asks for your resume or wants to see your work. You should also arrive prepared with a brief introduction about yourself and your professional experiences. Remember your contact shouldn\u2019t feel like you\u2019re asking for a job, so don\u2019t offer your resume unless they invite you to do so.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Informational interviews are your chance to ask questions about the industry, your contact\u2019s company or position and ask for any advice they can give you about breaking into the industry or transitioning to a different area in the field. You can ask them how they got into the field, what brought them to their current company, what a typical day looks like for them, etc. Just make sure to respect your contact\u2019s time and stick to the time frame you previously agreed upon.<\/p>\n<p>Toward the end of your informational interview, it\u2019s okay to ask if based on the information you\u2019ve shared with them they have any advice for you about breaking into the industry, landing an internship and so on. It is also beneficial to ask if they would be willing to keep you in mind if they hear about any available positions. You can also inquire if they have any other contacts in the business they think could be helpful or willing to talk to you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Follow Up:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to send a thank you letter or email immediately following your informational interview. Remember, they\u2019ve taken time out of their busy day to speak to you. 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