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Tutorial 11 - informational interviews
1. Comm 299 - Career Fundamentals
Tutorial 11 - Informational Interviews
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2. Agenda
Personal Stories
Preparing for Informational Interviews
Strategies for Informational Interviews
Sample Script
Practice Informational Interviews
Seek Informational Interviews
Blog Check
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5. Preparing for a Call
Prepare Questions
Have your calendar/agenda
Have a phone script
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6. Drafting an email
A. Brief introduction of self
B. Why you are writing
C. Why interested in the field or company
D. When you will contact
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7. Why employers care
A. Giving back - they too were once
students
B. Promote their company
C. Looking to recruit a new person
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9. Strategies for Informational Interviews
Ask questions
take notes
show interest
professional image
share a bit about yourself
Don’t overstay your welcome
Thanks + ask for referral
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11. Opening
Hello, Mary please.
Hello, I’d like to speak to the
person in charge of marketing.
Hello, I’d like to speak to the
Director of finance please.
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12. What is it regarding?
I am (a student) in the field of
(marketing) interested in learning
more about the field. Could I
speak to your (marketing manager)
please?
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13. Decision Maker
Hello, my name is _______. I am
a business student very interested
in your industry. I’d appreciate if
I could meet you to get a better
understanding of your field. Does
it work for you to meet next week?
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