Bus255 Informational Interview. Business & Marketing Essay

Find someone who has a job related to business to conduct an interview. It can be made up. It does not matter if you find someone in linkdin or anywhere. It is better if the writer knows it. . It does n’t matter if you do n’t have one. Just find a name and make it up.  Thank you.

I. Informational Interview
□ What is the purpose?
□ To acquire information about a career area without interviewing or angling for a job.
□ Who do I ask?
□ So many options! Anyone in your intended field. What information is most important?
□ Info on how to get into that career and how to succeed.
□ What is the interview format?
□ In person is ideal. Next is skype/bluejeans or phone. How do I present my 
Using your newly refined networking strategies and resources, find someone in the field you are pursuing
Ideally, they should be a mid-level employee with at least 5 years of experience.
Email or call them and:
Identify the link between you / how you found them State why you are writing Give your professional summary or pitch Indicate how and when you would like to connect.
Research the industry.
Research the organization.
Research the person you are meeting with.
Prepare questions.
Rehearse your pitch outlining your professional background & accomplishments.
Examples of questions:
How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?
How did you get your job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?
Can you suggest some ways a student could obtain this necessary experience?
What things did you do before you entered this occupation?
What are the most important satisfactions and challenges connected with your occupation?