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Jobs siouxc How to rock the ityjour nal.co m/jobs informational interview when you’re first starting out You might not get the job you want immediately, but these kind of interviews are key to building a killer career network. Daniel Bortz, Monster contributor When you’re fresh out of college or still paving your career path, you’re probably doing everything in your power to get your first job. (aside from putting a “hire me” tattoo on your forehead). But there’s one often-overlooked means of networking that you should be taking advantage of: the informational interview. Hmm…what, exactly, is an informational interview? For starters, “It’s not a job interview,” says Carole Martin, a job interview coach and author of Boost Your Interview IQ. “It’s an information gathering session.” In an informational interview, your primary goal is to meet workers in your prospective field—people who can offer valuable insight into their job, their company, and the industry as a whole. Take these steps to set up informational interviews, ask meaningful questions, and build relationships that can help jumpstart your career. Target the right people Many executives are too busy to do informational interviews— and less experienced employees at a company can be a tad green when it comes to offering career advice. So, try to arrange informational interviews with mid-level managers (employees who have five to 15 years of experience). Ideally, you meet these people through mutual connections. However, if you don’t know someone who can introduce you, find mid-level workers through your alumni database, social media, or professional associations, says Jeff Neil, a New York City career coach and author of Informational Interview Handbook: Essential Strategies To Find The Right Career and A Great New Job. Be clear about your intentions When you request an informational interview by email, briefly explain who you are, how you found the person, and why you want to meet. Transparency is crucial, Neil says. Consider saying something like this: “I want to make it very clear that I’m not going to ask you for a job. I would just love a few minutes of your time to learn about how you’ve succeeded in this industry.” By being direct you’ll take pressure off the person and establish trust, Neil says. Do some detective work You need to do your homework on the company and the person that you’re meeting so you have something to talk about other than you. When researching the organization, dig deeper than the company’s website. “Look at their latest press releases, media coverage, and social media,” says Pamela Skillings, co-founder of New Yorkbased Big Interview, an online job interview training platform. Also look at the company’s job postings to see what skills they
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look for in new hires. Even if you’re not going to ask them for a job, it’s good to know what they look for in case your skill set matches up. And you never know—there might be an open job you’d be perfect for! And of course, you’ll want to know about the person you’re meeting so, check out their LinkedIn page to see their career path and find fodder for questions you’re going to ask. Speaking of fodder for questions… Ask meaningful questions You might only have a few minutes of face time with the person, so you need to make the most of it. Translation: don’t waste time making idle chitchat. “You need to have an agenda,” says Martin. “This is your meeting, and you need to be efficient.” Also, check to make sure that the person doesn’t mind if you jot down a few things during the conversation, but don’t take copious notes. (You want to stay engaged.) Start by getting to know the person you’re meeting. “How did you get started in the field?” is always a good one. You could also gain some professional insight with questions like “Where do you see the industry going” or “Which professional associations or trade publications do you recommend?” Try
and get insider info about his or her company with “What’s the best thing about working here?” Finally, don’t be afraid to try and get some personal career advice, possibly asking something like: “If you were where I am right now, what next steps would you take?” Solidify the relationship Bring a copy of your resume with you to the interview, but only present it if the person asks for it, Neil says. Remember: your goal is to make a valuable connection—not get a job offer. (Granted, you wouldn’t turn one down!) Ask your new connection to recommend a couple more people for you to speak with. (“Is there anyone else you know that can give me insight into how I can break into this field?”) Also, leave the door open for future communication. (“Would it be OK if I touch base with you in a few weeks?”) Whether you use old-fashioned snail mail or email, definitely follow up with a thank-you note the next day. If you email, you might even want to share something of value, like an interesting article. You could send an email with a message like: “I read this great story that reminded me of our conversation.” After all, “It’s your responsibility to stay in touch,” says Skillings.
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Jobs Build your future career this summer By Peter Vogt Monster Senior Contributing Writer In an ideal world, every undergraduate student would be interning this summer. But in the practical world of your own competing life demands, not to mention the ups and downs of the internship market and overall economy, you may well find yourself internshipless right now. But fear not: You can still do plenty of things over the summer to build the skills, knowledge and connections you’ll need to succeed in your future career. Check out these examples. Volunteer Your Time, Energy and Abilities From a skill-building perspective, unpaid work can be just as valuable as paid work, especially if your volunteer efforts help you develop essential soft skills like communication, teamwork and taking initiative. “Volunteer work speaks volumes to potential employers, and if it’s related to the degree you’re seeking, it can only help,” says Renee Beaupre White, director of career services at Green Mountain College. “It can also open doors within the organization for future internship and employment opportunities.” Volunteer positions are almost always available with nonprofit organizations, but don’t limit yourself to that sector, advises Carol Vellucci, assistant to the president for communications at Towson University. For-profit companies, especially small businesses, will sometimes be open to letting you take on tasks such as a market research project or Web site design.
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assignment a tryout for a future job. Attend Local Meetings of Professional Organizations Professional organizations exist for one reason: To promote the fields with which they are associated. Part of that promotional strategy involves reaching out to future practitioners -- like college students. So you’ll likely be welcomed with open arms when you attend chapter meetings of a professional group in your area. These meetings are a great way to network with potential employers, says John Petrik, dean of student and career services for the Addison, Illinois, campus of DeVry University. Keep a Journal of Your Summer Activities Practically everything you do over a summer builds some key skills and traits. Write them down daily or weekly in a journal, where you can document “the specific skills, knowledge, experience and praise or other feedback you’re developing over the summer,” stresses Joanna Patterson, assistant director of the Career Education Center at Alverno College. Work in Retail to Learn the Skill Every Organization Needs: Selling “The economic engine of our country is fueled by sales,” Vellucci stresses. “If you know what makes or breaks a sale, you can apply that to almost anything -- including selling yourself to your next employer.” © 2017 — Monster Worldwide, Inc. All Rights Reserved. You may not copy, reproduce or distribute this article without the prior written permission of Monster Worldwide. This article first appeared on Monster.com. To see other career-related articles, visit career-advice.monster.com.
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