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?