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.

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When thinking about career exploration, the words “networking” and “informational interviews” often come up, but they can sometimes feel daunting, especially for early-career researchers and academics ...

Informational interviews can provide a wealth of information and insight if planned appropriately. At the outset, know what you would like to get out of the interview. Use this valuable time to glean ...

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 Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. Anyone looking for a job must be willing to network. But ...

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