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Informational interviews are helpful for undergraduates in their career-searching process because it offers students the opportunity to learn more about a particular career or field from a direct source. To prepare students for informational interviews, here is some valuable advice from Chrissy Francis, a career adviser in the College of Science and Engineering.
1. CONNECT WITH PEOPLE YOU KNOW OR WITH ALUMNI AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA’S MAROON AND GOLD NETWORK OR LINKEDIN •
Connect with people you know. An informational interview can be uncomfortable for many, so it may be easier to begin networking with those you already know. If you have someone in your family, friends or network that works at a specific company or industry you’re interested in, contact them for an interview.
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Connect with alumni on the Maroon and Gold Network. Students can find interview candidates through the school’s alumni network based on college, major, company, job title and degree type. Visit maroonandgoldnetwork.umnalumni.org to access the Maroon and Gold Network.
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