Stop awkwardly approaching people to get career advice and use the strategies from this episode to connect instead! In this episode of the Career Strategy Podcast, Sarah introduces listeners to the informational interview and teaches exactly how to ask for one.
00:58 What is an informational interview?
01:59 Before asking someone, make sure they don’t cover your questions in their public work
03:23 How NOT to start your email
05:36 Tip #1: Breaking the ice
06:28 Tip #2: Be specific
07:57 Tip #3: Give them options for communication
09:38 A quick recap of how to ask for an informational interview
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