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COMM 202 Tutorial Informational Interviews & Questions
Agenda
Recap Networking Event
Informational Interview
Admin
Recap of Networking Event
Anyone you want to follow-up with?
Informational Interview
… a meeting with someone you wish to learn from and get advice particular to/related to your
intended career choice
Informational Interview
“Ask for a job and you’ll get advice;
Ask for advice and
you’ll get a job.”
2 Types of Interviews
Job Interview Informational Interview
• Interviewer is in charge – They ask
questions • You provide
information
• You are in charge • You lead the
conversation • You gather info
Game time
a job you want to learn more about?
a company you’re interest in?
an industry you are curious about?
someone you want more advice from?
Research
Know their work history
Check out their major skill sets
Find commonalities (5-6) !
How to find it: Google search, LinkedIn, social media, ask mutual contacts
Get in Touch
a) reach out to those you already know
b) ask someone in your network to connect you
c) contact them through a “cold call”
Reaching Out
Include your background
Why you are interested in meeting them?
What are you looking to learn?
20 minutes
Choice between 2 positives
Example Subject: Informational interview request from BCom student Dear Mr. Anderson, 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
Professionalism
Dress the part
Pay attention to body language
Respect their time {Arrive early}
Take notes {Padfolio}
Pay for coffee
Plan the Conversation
Find out their professional history, expertise, beliefs
How did they get into the industry?
What do they believe are the biggest challenges to the profession currently?
Plan a roadmap… Be prepared to steer the conversation
Set Objectives
Why this industry?
Philosophy at work
Interesting experiences
Best part of work
Biggest challenges
Skill sets, and more!
Your Pitch
Why are you interested in this industry?
Why do you feel it is important to talk with experts in the field?
What do you want to know about their career?
Give 2 Get
Offer your expertise
Offer your time & resources
“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.”
Keeping in Touch
• Set expectations for how you intend to keep in touch!
• Touch base when you see fit - 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!
Key Takeaways
Take charge of the meeting
Set expectations for the next step
Be authentic in your conversation
Action Items
Job Posting Research Assignment due February 13th at 11:59pm Skills Matrix due February 27th at 2pm