Tuesday, September 8, 2020
More Thoughts On Informational Interviews
More thoughts on informational interviewsI often describe informational interviews as the secret sauceâ in an effective job search.Most of my clients are really intimidated by these meetings.Iâll tell you what I tell them.If someone approached you and said, âI really admire the work that you do. I am looking to enter into your field. Would you mind if I bought you coffee and asked you for some advice?ââMy guess is that if you had time youâd probably say âof course!â People generally really enjoy giving advice.And thatâs exactly what your asking for in an informational interview. ADVICE. Not a job.But hereâs the thingâ¦when you land the meeting, you are going to build rapport and the person on the other side of the table will become invested in you. Companyâs do not like to hire âstrangersâ. According to data from SHRM, internal sources ultimately produced 52 percent of hires in 2016.Letâs get started
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