Information Interviews

Information interviews are based on the idea that the best way to find out what it’s like to work at Company X is to ask someone who works there.

Current or former employees, clients and suppliers can all be valuable sources of information about the company.

To find people to interview, ask everyone in your network, if they know someone connected to the company.

You can conduct an information interview in person, by phone or by email. Email is often an efficient way to set up the interview. Some information interviewing tips:

• Be prepared—it’s the key to successful information interviews.
• Keep track of the people you interview.
• Always thank your contact in writing after the interview. Email is fine.
• Check out this information interviewing resource.