Guide to Informational Interviews

What is a key benefit of conducting informational interviews?

• Receiving a job offer

• Receiving specific advice

• Getting a promotion

• Earning a degree

What is a characteristic of informational interviews compared to job interviews?

• They are more stressful

• They are more casual

• They are more formal

• They are more competitive

What can you gain from conducting informational interviews?

• Inside details about a career

• A guaranteed job offer

• A direct promotion

• A salary bonus

What is required to conduct an informational interview?

• A formal invitation

• Preparation and investment of time

• A job application

• A resume

What can you do after an informational interview to maintain the connection?

• Forget about the interviewee

• Ask for the interviewee's contact information

• Send a job application

• Request a job offer

What is a benefit of interviewing someone you already know?

• It guarantees a job

• It helps you get better acquainted

• It provides a salary increase

• It offers a scholarship

What is the primary purpose of an informational interview?

• To gather information about a company's products

• To learn about a company's interview process and qualifications

• To apply for a job at the company

• To negotiate a salary

What can learning about someone's professional history provide?

• Information about their favorite movies

• Information about qualifications needed for a similar position

• Information about their family background

• Information about their travel experiences

What can a successful informational interview lead to?

• A guaranteed job offer

• An extended conversation based on rapport

• A free lunch

• A formal job application

What can you ask to understand the interviewee's workflow?

• "What is your favorite movie?"

• "What skills do you use every day at work?"

• "What is your favorite food?"

• "What is your favorite color?"