Informational Interviews
Informational interviewing is a more informal conversation with a professional in a job/company you are interested in to learn more from. Informational interviews are not job interviews. It is about people helping people, and a unique form of networking between two people. An informational interview provides you with insider insight. One person is working in a certain industry or field, and the other person is looking to learn more about the industry, field, career path or employer. You are not asking them for a job. You are reaching out and gaining information to help you with your career goals (but there is always a chance this could lead to an opportunity!).
Learn more in our Networking and Informational Interviewing Handshake article.