Introduction 

There are many people who struggle with making correct decisions about their future jobs and it is also overwhelming to find the right career path. Information interviews are powerful tools that can be used to explore careers. These are the types of interviews that help to learn more about a job industry or company from someone who has experienced working in that area or field. They are different from job interviews because information interviews are more relaxed and allow someone to ask questions related to the job without any pressure of being judged.

This article will discuss in detail how information interviews can be used effectively. This article will also talk about what are the white questions to ask in the interviews, how to prepare for them and how to follow up. In the end of the article the videos will have a clear understanding of how to make the most of these information interviews to gain insights about their relevant career.

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What is an informational interview?

An information interview is just like a casual conversation but it is with the person who is professional in the particular field we are interested in. The purpose of these interviews is together information about the industry and state of asking for a job. These interviews are a great way to look at different career parts and understand about different job rules with advice from experts.

In the normal job interview the employers ask questions to the person who is applying but in an information interview you can ask the questions about a particular job. It means that the person has complete control over the conversation and they can ask any question related to the areas of their interest. 

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Tips for the preparation for an informational interview 

1.Identifying the right people for the interview 

First fall it is important to look for professionals that work in your desired field of interest full stop the professionals can be found by LinkedIn. You can send them a message to ask for a favour full stop. You can also interview University alumni who have graduated from your college and they are willing to help you.

There are also many networking events and conferences that are for these purposes and sometimes even family friends or professors can help you in these referrals. However the best people to interview for any job is the people who have experience in the particular industry or field you are interested in.

2. Request for the interview politely 

The next step is to reach out these professionals by messaging them short polite and to the point full stop you can simply message them by saying that I hope you are doing well my name is this and I am currently I student or any thing you are doing for the stop I am interested in learning more about the role and I saw your profile. It will be very helpful for me if you could give me your 15 to 20 minutes call or coffee chat. I would love to hear about your experience and want some advice from you before entering this field of interest.

I understand that you are busy but I would truly appreciate it if you could give me some time and I am looking forward to your response. The first step for the information interview is to be on time which shows that you are professional. It is important to arrive in time if you are meeting in person or to be on video call of you minutes early. Also make sure to dress appropriately and be polite and respectful to the professional showing that you deserve their time.

3. Research about the person and their industry 

Before the interview it is important to learn about the professionals background of their company and industry they work in. This can be done by checking their LinkedIn profile, reading articles, blogs and news related to their industry and looking at the company website to gain knowledge about them. This can help to ask smart and relevant questions and shows that you have respected their time.

Also it is important to make a list of questions who are thoughtful and open ended. Also make sure to avoid questions that have a simple answer of yes or no. Some good questions to be asked to them are can you tell me about your career journey or what are the biggest challenges for advantages of your job in your industry. To start the interview make sure to begin with the thank you for their time. Individuals can say things like thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me today. I really appreciated it and I am excited to learn from your experience. This can set a positive and a professional environment for the interview. 

Tips for conducting the interview 

• The first step for the information interview is to be on time which shows that you are professional. It is important to arrive in time if you are meeting in person or to be on video call of you minutes early. Also make sure to dress appropriately and be polite and respectful to the professional showing that you deserve their time. 
• To start the interview make sure to begin with the thank you for their time. Individuals can say things like thank you so much for taking the time to speak to me today. I really appreciated it and I am excited to learn from your experience. This can set a positive and a professional environment for the interview. 
• Start with your general questions and then move to the specific once. Also make sure to listen attentively and show interest and their response. Also don’t interrupt their dog and let them share their thoughts for leave and then continue your conversation full stop if the professional mentions something interesting then ask the follow up questions like which can increase your interest and also the professional interest in the interview. 
• Also it is important to take brief notes during the conversation as this can help you to remember the important details and to follow up later about the conversation. 
• At the end of the interview thank you professional again for giving their time and ask them if they have any final advice to give you. You can say to them like I really appreciate your time today and is there any recommendation you have to give me about this field. This can help you to gain more insights and to create more networking opportunities.

Conclusion 

Information interviews are powerful tools that can be used to explore careers. These are the types of interviews that help to learn more about a job industry or company from someone who has experienced working in that area or field. They are different from job interviews because information interviews are more relaxed and allow someone to ask questions related to the job without any pressure of being judged.

The next step is to reach out these professionals by messaging them short polite and to the point full stop you can simply message them by saying that I hope you are doing well my name is this and I am currently I student or any thing you are doing for the stop I am interested in learning more about the role and I saw your profile. It will be very helpful for me if you could give me your 15 to 20 minutes call or coffee chat.

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