Prepare for your interview well in advance. In Part 2 of this activity, you will prepare for and conduct your informational interview by completing

Informational Interview

As you prepare for your interview, bear in mind these tips:

Maintain a professional demeanor, both in writing and orally.
Draft a list of questions in advance.
Schedule the interview for no longer than 20 minutes.

Part 2 (recommend completing during Week 6)

Prepare for your interview well in advance. In Part 2 of this activity, you will prepare for and conduct your informational interview by completing the following tasks:

Determine the logistics of your interview. Will you meet in person? Via video chat or web conference (Zoom, Google Hangouts, FaceTime, Skype, etc.)? An interview in real time is preferable, but if you and your subject are unable to arrange that, you can use email.
Draft your interview questions. See below for guidance.
Conduct the interview.

Here are some questions you might consider:

What sparked your interest in this career field?
What does a typical day entail in your line of work?
What do you like most about your career field?
What are some challenges you face in this career choice?
How do you handle your work-life balance?
What suggestions do you have for someone who is interested in this field?
Who else do you recommend I talk to?

Part 3 (due by the end of Week 7)

After your interview, summarize your notes in two or three paragraphs. Include the name of the interviewee, a short biography describing his or her professional background and experiences, and a brief synopsis of your interview details/highlights. Be sure to include a list of the questions you asked during the interview. You may find this template helpful. This documentation is due by the end of Week 7.

https://www.candidcareer.com/video-informational+i…