What is Informational Interviewing?

  • An informational interview is an informal conversation with someone working in a career field a client is interested in.

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Benefits of Informational Interviewing

  • Get firsthand, relevant information about the realities of working within a particular position, field, or industry.
  • Find out about career paths you didn’t know existed.
  • Get insider tips about how to prepare for and land your first career position.
  • Learn what it’s like to work at a specific organization.
  • Initiate a professional relationship and expand your network of contacts; meet people who may share job leads with you in the future.

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Sources: Berkeley Care Center – https://career.berkeley.edu/start-exploring/informational-interviews/