Ep 115: Informational interview Advice - Propelling Careers Podcast

In this episode we will focus on tips to do effective informational interviews.  In the last episode, 114, wetalked about networking tips. Since one way to follow up from networking could be an informational interview, we thought this episode would be timely in case any of our listeners have informational interviews after their networking. We cover advice including these points below. We hope you find this helpful and that you enjoy listening.  People may have more time over the summer to connect for informational interviews  When you reachout to someone for an informationalinterview, give an idea of what you are looking to learn.  For example, are you looking to learn about career advice, about their specific job, about the general market, etc How to approach a warm invitation vs Cold Call  How to structure your reachout Be flexible with mtg time and logistics Have Questions prepared Ask if you can help the person you are speaking with tooLauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School,launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers. As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice weprovide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!