Informational Interviews: What They Are And How They Work
Here’s how an informational interview works:
- You find someone doing the job you’re interested in
- Invite them out to coffee or ask them to chat over the phone
- Ask key questions about the job and gather insider information
- Then, use what you learned to make an informed decision about your career.
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