Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

When thinking about career exploration, the words “networking” and “informational interviews” often come up, but they can sometimes feel daunting, especially for early-career researchers and academics ...

You’re on the job search. You’ve done it, I’ve done it: your battle plan consists of applying to every job there ever was, is or will be in any field you have a remote interest in. A successful day is ...

Mention "networking" to a law student and watch her cringe. Suggest an informational interview and prepare for her eyes to glaze over. Law students are told frequently about the value of these ...

Whether it be to learn more about a professional’s role, company, or career path, informational interviews are a key part of the job search process. However, they can oftentimes be quite intimidating, ...

Informational interviews can provide a wealth of information and insight if planned appropriately. At the outset, know what you would like to get out of the interview. Use this valuable time to glean ...

Having career conversations, or informational interviews, is a good way to get to know a job field and make more connections in an industry. All you have to do is ask if you can have a career ...

This blog will explain how to prepare for an informal interview! Imagine this scenario: Following days of persistent cold calling and emailing, you receive a long-awaited response from a professional ...