Informational interviewing is a powerful too that can help you explore career paths, become a more confident interviewer, expand your network and uncover hidden job opportunities. But there are some basic protocols you should follow when knocking on doors.
For starters, ask for just 20-30 minutes of time. Often the interview will run longer than that but don’t count on it. Begin an end your informational interview by saying thank you, and be sure to follow up with a note – hand-written or email is fine.
Click to read more tips on informational interviewing, including my top 3 questions to ask and the #1 question to avoid, as published in the American Marketing Association Career Center newsletter in August.
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