University of Wisconsin–Madison

Month: April 2017

Get out of the hot seat: questions to ask in your informational interview

An informational interview (or meeting, since you’re not actually asking for a job) is kind of like a first date… with less pressure. Your motivation may be to learn more about the person’s field of work, company, current job, or career path. So relax. Take a deep breath. And come prepared with some questions to help guide …

A Step-by-Step Guide for Your First Informational Interview

An informational interview is kind of like an interview… on opposite day. It’s a 1:1 opportunity that you initiate to learn more about someone’s career path, experience with a company, responsibilities in a position, etc. Informational interviews (or meetings, since you’re not actually asking for a job) can be a helpful way to get job-search advice …