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031: What is an informational interview and how to ask someone to do one

2023/9/4
logo of podcast Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

Career Strategy Podcast with Sarah Doody | UX, Product Design, UX Research

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Stop awkwardly approaching people to get career advice and use the strategies from this episode to connect instead! In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah introduces listeners to the informational interview and teaches exactly how to ask for one.

00:58 What is an informational interview?

01:59 Before asking someone, make sure they don’t cover your questions in their public work

03:23 How NOT to start your email

05:36 Tip #1: Breaking the ice

06:28 Tip #2: Be specific

07:57 Tip #3: Give them options for communication

09:38 A quick recap of how to ask for an informational interview

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