From the course: Informational Interviewing
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Identify appropriate companies and contacts
From the course: Informational Interviewing
Identify appropriate companies and contacts
- This may seem obvious, but the outcome of informational interviews is greatly impacted by the companies and contacts you approach. You know the questions you need answered, but how do you find the right people to talk to? Let me share some search ideas that can lead you in the right direction. Start by making a list of everyone in your personal network, and I mean everyone, including family, friends, neighbors, teachers, anyone you know who's working. Then determine which of these people can best connect you to other people within a specific company or industry. Next, list your professional network, including past employers, peers, subordinates, and clients. Include anyone you know who's working in the occupation or industry you're targeting for your informational interviews. Then go to your college or high school alumni database on LinkedIn or Facebook. Identify and make a list of individuals who are working in your targeted occupation or industry. Connect with the head of your…
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