Two of the best ways to gather real-world information about your chosen field are informational interviews and job shadows. Informational interviews are just what they sound like: interviewing a ...

Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

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LAST time. I discussed the reason for informational interviews, why they're beneficial, and step-by-step instructions on how to initiate one. As tempting as it will be, don't ask if you can send your ...

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It’s long been recommended that career searchers do informational interviews, that is, ask a person or two what the career is really like. In my clients’ experience, there is a far better way. Here’s ...

NAIROBI, KENYA: There are many types of interviews. They include screening interviews, group interviews and behavioural interviews. An informational interview or informational conversation is a ...

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