Title: Participate in an informational interview.
Course: Family and Human Services II (19999-II) > Section: Pursuing Careers in Human Services

Participation should include

- identifying a person who works in the desired field
- developing a list of questions
- researching the business/organization
- contacting the person and scheduling the informational interview in person, by phone, or online
- conducting oneself professionally during the interview
- sending a thank-you letter to follow up.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- How is an informational interview different from a job interview?

Communication

- How can one contact an interviewee whom one does not know personally?
- How can one create rapport in an online interview?

Leadership

- What kind of information should one provide when requesting an informational interview?

Management

- Why is it important to do follow-up after the informational interview?