{"id":434,"date":"2025-02-06T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-06T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/?p=434"},"modified":"2025-03-12T13:42:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T13:42:28","slug":"how-to-conduct-an-effective-informational-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/kafkaonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/06\/how-to-conduct-an-effective-informational-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Conduct An Effective Informational Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"

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One thing that will help you gain interviews with your target companies is talking with more people who are \u201cin the know.\u201d Do this by conducting more interviews of your own.<\/p>\n

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The informational interview is an effective way to build your network<\/a> and gather information to move your career forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Informational interviews can actually be quite fun. Meeting for coffee, or briefly in someone\u2019s office, takes the pressure off both parties. The job seeker is simply asking for information, guidance, and advice. The person being interviewed is just providing that information and expertise. No one is saying, \u201cPlease give me a job!\u201d And no one is making an offer. It\u2019s just a chat.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s right\u2014this is not about asking for a job!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not right away, at least.<\/p>\n

As a job seeker, you should hope to get some questions answered relevant to the industry you are in, the company where your interviewee works, and the company\u2019s competitors. You should ask about good ways to network in the field. Getting the names of other professionals to contact for further informational interviews is a great result.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how to conduct an effective informational interview in your job search.<\/p>\n

1. Make A List Of People You’d Like To Meet<\/h3>\n


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