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Informational Interviewing and Networking

You can learn about careers and industries by talking with people who are already working in those fields. Informational interviewing is a way for you to learn from professionals about an industry or job of interest to you and discover what qualities are needed to succeed in a particular field.

Informational interviewing is NOT asking for a job. It is about making a professional connection with someone whose interests or background you share.

In the long run, the majority of jobs are found through your professional contacts, and informational interviewing is one of the best ways to build that network.