tutorial 11 - informational interviews
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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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