informational interview

Does the idea of putting yourself out there through networking intimidate you? Does interacting with strangers through small talk for the purpose of growing your career make you anxious? If you said ‘yes’ to either question, know you are not alone! Networking opens many doors of opportunities, yet it is an intimidating act for many […]

If you missed the first part of this article that talks about setting up and preparing for the informational interview, read it here. If you think you’ve got it, read on to find out how to act and what to ask during the meeting and, arguably the most important part, how to follow up afterwards. […]

Si vous n’avez pas lu la première partie de cet article, qui aborde les façons d’obtenir une entrevue informative et de s’y préparer, vous pouvez le faire ici. Si vous pensez vous y connaître suffisamment à ce chapitre, poursuivez votre lecture pour savoir ce qu’il faut faire et demander pendant la réunion, et, surtout, comment […]

Fact (or fiction): Informational interviews are your way into a career opportunity. They are the key to getting your dream job or at least your foot in the door. They don’t take much effort or preparation, and they are basically your shortcut to getting employed. Right? Not so much. While an informational interview is a […]

Fait (ou fiction) : Les entrevues informatives sont le meilleur moyen d’accéder à une occasion de carrière. Elles vous offrent la possibilité d’obtenir l’emploi de vos rêves ou, à tout le moins, de vous en approcher. Elles exigent peu d’efforts ou de préparation et constituent en quelque sorte un raccourci vers votre embauche. Vrai? Eh […]

It’s the time of year we start to think about what we’re going to do this summer. Some of us will travel, some will continue our part-time jobs, and some will start their career journey by getting a summer internship! If you’re looking to get ahead, finding an internship is highly recommended. Internships give you […]

No matter where you are in your career, an informational interview can give you the professional insight you’ve been looking for.

CRMBA graduate Michael Parcon offers insight for student and recent grad job hunters.