Extracting Insights

As you prepare for your meeting, think about the sorts of questions you will want to ask. Make a list, if you like, to take along with you. Do some advance ... What has been your career path? ▫ What do you like best/least about your job/career? ▫ If you had to do it over again, would you ... What is there you might like to do for a living? You can find out about occupations online or in the Career Center. What are the qualifications? What are the ... ... you are seeking career information and would like to know more about the career. Ask for a short time limit (“Would you have time for a 15 minute conversation? Make sure they understand you want to set up an informational interview, not a job interview. Be ready. The person may say they have time while you are on the ... The Center for Career &. Professional Development (CCPD) has many resources to help you identify professionals with whom you may want to talk and can help you ... ... you are today? What types of things would you recommend I do right now to prepare for a career like yours? Additional Considerations. Below are a few ... ... type of work (security, high income, variety, and independence)?. If your job progresses, as you like, what would be the next step in your career? If your work ... An informational interview is one of the best ways to get information about a certain career field. Informational interviews are designed to enable you, ... What are you hoping to learn? What would you like to figure out? What career fields or industries are of interest? ➁ Make a list of potential contacts.