Informational Interview

Different from a job interview, an informational interview is a conversation you arrange with someone who works in a field or company that interests you. The purpose of this type of interview is to help you explore an industry, organization, or job title. You may ask questions focused on how to break into an industry, what a career in that field or organization is really like, and whether it fits your skills and interests. Since you are not seeking a job offer, think of informational interviewing as a way to gather information and to prescreen a potential job, industry, or company.

What question will you ask moving forward? What should not be asked? Why?

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Questions to ask.
There are various questions a person can ask during an informational interview to inquire more about their organization of interest (Crosby, 2002).
Question 1: “I realized that you have been working at this company for a long time. How did the path of your career take you to this company?” This question will lead to the understanding of the basic career path that leads to that specific job.

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