tutorial 11 - informational interviews

Comm 299 - Career Fundamentals

Tutorial 11 - Informational Interviews

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AgendaPersonal Stories

Preparing for Informational Interviews

Sample Script

Practice Informational Interviews

Strategies for Informational Interviews

Seek Informational Interviews

Blog Check2Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Personal Stories

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Preparing for Informational Interviews

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Preparing for a Call

Prepare QuestionsHave your calendar/agendaHave a phone script

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Drafting an email

A. Brief introduction of selfB. Why you are writingC. Why interested in the field or companyD. When you will contact

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Why employers care

A. Giving back - they too were once studentsB. Promote their companyC. Looking to recruit a new person

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Strategies for Informational Interviews

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Strategies for Informational Interviews

Ask questionstake notes

show interestprofessional image

share a bit about yourselfDon’t overstay your welcome

Thanks + ask for referral

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Sample Script

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Opening

Hello, Mary please.

Hello, I’d like to speak to the person in charge of marketing.

Hello, I’d like to speak to the Director of finance please.

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What is it regarding?

I am (a student) in the field of (marketing) interested in learning more about the field. Could I

speak to your (marketing manager) please?

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Decision Maker

Hello, my name is _______. I am a business student very interested in your industry. I’d appreciate if I could meet you to get a better understanding of your field. Does it work for you to meet next week?

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Practice Informational Interviews

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Research Companies

Linked inCompany websites

Company organization charts

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Practice Informational Interview

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Seek Informational Interviews

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Seek an informational interview

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Follow Up

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Main Informational Interview Takeaways

Be prepared

Practice

Just do it

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Blog review

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Target job searchBlog review

Next class

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