Assignment:
Informational interviewing
Instructions:
1. Identify someone from whom you would like to request an informational interview. For example, this can be someone who has worked in the field of your choice or at a company you are interested in:
a. A Rutgers alumni,
b. A Professor,
c. A more senior classmate,
d. An entrepreneur from whom you'd like to learn to further build your business,
e. A professional you identify using First Hand (See PDF on how to use this system)
f. Other
2. Contact that person via email or phone call, requesting a 30-minute phone call or meeting.
3. Prepare for the informational interview:
a. Fill out Interview Preparation Worksheet for Candidates
b. From the Informational Interviewing Worksheet, identify the questions that you will ask your contact
4. During the interview, takes notes on the Informational Interviewing Worksheet.
5. Send a Thank You email to your contact.