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COMM 202 Tutorial 3 – Informational Interviews
Week 6, Tutorial 3 | TA: Jaime Reston | February 12th/13th
“Gosh, that networking event sure was swell, Jaime!”
-Nicki Minaj
Agenda
1 – Ne’twerkin ReCap2 – Informational Interviews3 – What’s happenin’ next, Jaime?
Week 6, Tutorial 3 | TA: Jaime Reston | February 12th/13th
• What went well?
• What didn’t go so well?
• Key takeaways?
• Who (or what) made a big impression on you? Why?
What’s it like being Kanye?
Awesome.
What’s it like being Kanye?
Awesome.
INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS!!
ASK FOR A JOB AND YOU’LL GET ADVICE
ASK FOR ADVICE, YOU’LL GET A JOB
ASK FOR ADVICE, YOU’LL GET A JOB
HowWhy
Who What
DO WE DO INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS?
Why
A meeting you arrange to learn from someone with more experience or insight
NOT a Job Interview
DO WE DO INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS?
Why
Do we do Informational Interviews with?
Who
Whomever you want to learn from & connect with!
Do we do Informational Interviews with?
Who
Interest
Industry
Individual
Idea
Wha
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hat do you what to learn?
Know your contact
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What to know
• Work history• Accomplishments• Associations• Interests
How to find it
• LinkedIn• Internet• Twitter• Mutual connections
Find 5-6 commonalities and a sense of what you can ask the person about.
Howdo you get an
Informational Interview?
do you get an Informational Interview?
Three Connections
Already know them?Reach out!
Ask someone in your
network for a referral!
Cold call or cold e-mail!
do you get an Informational Interview?
Three Concerns
I don’t have a Network?!
How do I get an
Introduction?!
Isn’t Cold Calling
creepy?!
Reach out with intentionMost people are happy to share what they know, as
long as they know why you’re asking
do you get an Informational Interview? 20
Who you are
Why them
When
What
Your background, goals, interests
How you know them and why they fit the bill
What you hope to learn from them
20 minutes, choice between 2 positives
Subject: Informational interview request from BCom student
Dear Mr. Anderson,
I hope that you have been doing well! It was great meeting you last Thursday at the COMM 202 Networking Event and learn a bit about your experiences from UBC.
As we had discussed, I am currently a second year student and will be deciding on my specialization at the end of the term. I am particularly interested in Finance and understand that you currently work in the industry.
I am writing to ask if you would be able to meet for 20 minutes over coffee to answer a few questions I have about your career? I am available Monday, March 2nd or Wednesday, March 4th anytime after 2:00pm, however I can accommodate to meet at another time that may work for you. I look forward to following up with you next Tuesday via phone should I not hear from you. Thanks again and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Regards,Super Bcom Student
Whatdo you do once you
get there?
•Who pays for coffee?
•Bring Padfolio, Resume, Pen, & Paper
•Respectful of Time
•Conversational Questions
•Closing & Follow-Up
Whatdo you do once you
get there?
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Plan out a roadmap to STEER the conversation, be prepared to STEER it back on track
What can you ask about?
• Why this industry?• Philosophy to work• Interesting
experiences• Advice • Day in the life• Skill sets• Many more!
How do you respond? Relevant personal
experiences Probe deeper into an
area of interest Why their insight matters Try to let them talk most
of the time Tell your story if probed!
Plan
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Look the part Act the part Value their time
• Business casual• Padfolio with paper
and pen• Confidence• Smile, eye contact
• You are the host• Arrive early• Offer to pay• Lay out the plan for
the meeting• Take notes
• Keep an eye on the time
• Ask before going over time
• Say thank you
Professionalism
Give to get
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“I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.”
-- Maya Angelou
The Magic IOU
“Thank you for sitting down with me today, I just wanted to ask, is there anything that I could help you with or provide you? If not, please don’t hesitate to reach out! I really appreciate all of your valuable insights you’ve given me.”
What It Sounds Like
Have you had a new development?Did their information help you make a
decision? Did they pass you on to someone else? What
did you learn from that person?Season/Holiday Greetings!
Keep In Touch!Set Expectations for How You Intend To Touch Base!
“Plant a giant elm with a tiny seed. Or like, whatever.” – Jaime “Believe-in-Yourself” Reston
Touch Base When You See Fit
NEXT WEEK IS READING WEEK!
Networking ReflectionDue Yesterday
Company Research AssignmentDue Feb 13th
Skillz MatrixDue Feb 27th
Cover Letter E-Module & QuizDue Next Tutorial
Valentine’s DayDue Feb 14th