Informational Interviews - Thursday, March 8th

One of the best ways to figure out whether you would like a job is to go on an informational interview. This is an interview that literally is all about you taking the time to ask a professional what he or she does on a daily basis, how they got to where they are and why they do it.

In almost any field, simply calling up someone in that field can provide a great networking opportunity and a chance to take a deeper look into that career path. Just remember, this is not a request for a job. Save your career-hunting questions for another time.
Some questions to ask:

How did you get started in this type of work?
What do you most like about your work?
What don't you like?
What skills are required for this kind of work?
What do you find most rewarding?
What do you do in a typical day?
Would you advise young people to enter this career area? Why or why not?
What, in your opinion, is the job outlook in this field? Is it growing?
What are some related positions a person interested in this area might explore?
Who else do you know whom I might talk with? May I use your name when I contact this person?

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