I really hate to mention "informational interviews" during military transition to veterans. I can see you think this sounds so fake. So forced. So freaking awkward. So not military. Yet, what we call ...

Most people love to talk about themselves and the work they do — and it is this basic human truth that makes the informational interview possible. In such an interview, an active job seeker, or even a ...

Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

If you are not familiar with informational interviewing, you are not alone -- but you are missing a key component of becoming a candidate of interest for open jobs. An informational interview is an ...

Two of the best ways to gather real-world information about your chosen field are informational interviews and job shadows. Informational interviews are just what they sound like: interviewing a ...

Whether it be to learn more about a professional’s role, company, or career path, informational interviews are a key part of the job search process. However, they can oftentimes be quite intimidating, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Ceniza-Levine is a career expert, executive coach and speaker A former colleague hears you’re on the job market and ...

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Mention "networking" to a law student and watch her cringe. Suggest an informational interview and prepare for her eyes to glaze over. Law students are told frequently about the value of these ...

One of the best ways to learn more about a career area of interest is to talk to people who are currently in that field about their experiences and career satisfaction. These conversations are often ...