If you’ve never been on one, the basic idea is that you meet someone to talk about their job, industry, or career path – and in some cases, all three topics.

2. You might find this surprising, but your friends and family are actually really good
resources. You can also get in touch with the alumni office at your alma mater. Depending
on the school and the size of the office, they might have updated records of alums and
where they’re currently working. If they’re not quite that organized, they can at least let
you know about upcoming networking events in your area.

3. Once you’ve found someone, you want to make it as easy as possible for them to say
yes. This means you should offer to meet them at a time and location that is
convenient for them. Be honest about the amount of time you’d like to meet with
them. And remember to focus on the fact that you want to learn about them and their
career. Most people love to talk about themselves, so this is generally a good tactic.

4. Check out the person’s LinkedIn profile, personal website, and whatever else you can
find. Write out your questions or the topics you’d like to cover. If the conversation
flows naturally, you don’t have to stick to them, but they can provide a useful
framework so you don’t get too far off topic.

5. When trying to plan your meeting, you might have to reach out more than once
in order to get a firm date and time. Just be sure that you’re always calm and
courteous in every exchange.
And once you’ve actually had the interview, be sure to send a thank you. It can
just be a simple email that lets the person know how much you appreciate their
time and insight. Or, if you’re feeling fancy you can send a short handwritten note.

6. The AMCAT is India’s first employability assessment test that help fresh graduates
to get their first job quickly and efficiently.