How to Pivot Careers Using an Informational Interview Strategy

Ever wonder how a single coffee chat can unlock an entire new career path? In this episode of The Career Pivot Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down the art of the informational interview — not as a networking chore, but as a research tool that can give you insider knowledge, referrals, and even job offers. They walk through a real case: a mid-career marketer named Sarah who used 12 targeted informational interviews to transition from brand management at Procter & Gamble to product marketing at a Series B SaaS company in eight months. Lucas explains why most people get informational interviews wrong (they ask for a job instead of asking for advice), and Luna shares a simple three-question framework that turns any conversation into a goldmine of industry intelligence. Along the way, they cover how to find the right people, what to ask, how to follow up, and when to pivot your approach if you're hitting dead ends. By the end, you'll have a repeatable system — not just another networking tip. Plus, a quick word on why this show stays ad-free and how listener support keeps it going. #CareerPivot #InformationalInterview #NetworkingStrategy #JobSearch #CareerChange #MidCareerMove #ProcterAndGamble #SaaS #ProductMarketing #BrandManagement #CareerResearch #JobHunting #ProfessionalGrowth #Careers #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheCareerPivotPodcast #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo