How To Prepare For An Informational Interview Sydney NSW
The informational interview is a meeting that you arrange to talk to someone in the industry, career or organization that interests you. It is an opportunity to ask questions to get information about the job and company.It is a useful screening process to determine whether this is a proper match for your skills and interests. Prepare properly to get the most out of the informational interview.
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(02) 9299 5210
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Sydney, NSW
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MFJ Partners
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(02) 9251 5155
68/ 1 Macquarie St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Manpower
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(02) 9263 8500
Head Office, Level 22, Tower 2, 201 Sussex St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Link Executive Search Pty Ltd
(02) 9241 2994
(02) 9241 2994
37 Pitt St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
W H Specialist Financial Recruitment
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(02) 9247 5655
Level 10, 27 Macquarie Pl
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Kinetic Defence Services
(02) 9492 7500
(02) 9492 7500
Lvl12/ 275 George St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Livingstons Executive PA Appointments.
(02) 9241 7676
(02) 9241 7676
Level 5, The Royal Exchange Bl 56 Pitt St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Stewart Gorrie Consulting Pty Ltd
(02) 9232 0722
(02) 9232 0722
Level 14/ 25 Bligh St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Metro Personnel
(02) 9299 5477
(02) 9299 5477
Lvl 6, Thakral House, 301 George St
Sydney, NSW
Sydney, NSW
Barbosa Personnel
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(02) 9235 0099
Level 6, 135 King St
Sydney, NSW
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How To Prepare For An Informational Interview
Steps
- Conduct the interview with people who are actually doing the work you are interested in finding out about and have sufficient experience working in your area of interest.
- Set up the interview by contacting the relevant individual and requesting an opportunity to talk with them for about thirty minutes.
- Tell them straight away that you want to learn more about the industry, job, company and that you have prepared a list of questions to ask them. Highlight the fact that you are not asking for a job.
- Prepare properly by conducting background research to understand the basics of the industry, company and specific position.
- Plan a list of questions to ask that will give you insight into the following areas of employment in this career field: the education, experience, skills and abilities needed for the career, a typical day on the job and the rewards and challenges of this type of work.
Tips
- Stick to the time limit you initially stated
- Stick to information gathering, the purpose is not to ask about available employment
- Although this is not a job interview you should dress smartly and be punctual and polite
- Straight after the interview follow up with a thank you note
Sources and Citations
- Informational Interview Questions to Ask - Original source of this page. Shared with permission
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