This is the best video I've seen on informational interviews! Excellent advice. Being grateful and genuinely interested in learning is so much more effective than just telling them you want the job. I never realized how truly important this kind of networking is for potentially getting a job. Thank you so much for you wonderful videos. I've been struggling for such a long time and I was applying only through job sites. Networking is the way to go!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I'm so glad to hear that it helped. It really is about building relationships - people who get to know you and what you are about. I wish you continued success!
I do Zoom interview with job searching candidates several times a week but have not done any informational Interviews using Zoom. I can tell you that in many ways I prefer working on Zoom to working in an office environment or in some cases even one on one. In a video interview the focus is one on one and taking notes is easy and even having some notes for the conversation is easy. I have been telling my candidates to go for informational interviews using video because it will be easier to get the contact to fit you into their schedule. They also may be more likely to open up. The feeling of "no witnesses" is strong on video even though it shouldn't be it is.
That's a great question, Brent. Nothing beats an in-person conversation. I'd love to hear input from people on how they find the Zoom vs in-person difference. The one thing that I have been telling people is that the current environment makes location a non-issue now, as we have to Zoom with anyone we connect with. Not sure if that's better or worse, though.
I think I'm doing this wrong. I mostly stalk people regarding their career path not their company. But I never received an email regarding to setup an information interviewed.
I'm such a curious person, I didn't realize I was conducting impromptu informational interviews when I asked people to 'pick their brain". lol oops? They've gone well though!
This is the best video I've seen on informational interviews! Excellent advice. Being grateful and genuinely interested in learning is so much more effective than just telling them you want the job. I never realized how truly important this kind of networking is for potentially getting a job. Thank you so much for you wonderful videos. I've been struggling for such a long time and I was applying only through job sites. Networking is the way to go!
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! I'm so glad to hear that it helped. It really is about building relationships - people who get to know you and what you are about. I wish you continued success!
I do Zoom interview with job searching candidates several times a week but have not done any informational Interviews using Zoom. I can tell you that in many ways I prefer working on Zoom to working in an office environment or in some cases even one on one. In a video interview the focus is one on one and taking notes is easy and even having some notes for the conversation is easy. I have been telling my candidates to go for informational interviews using video because it will be easier to get the contact to fit you into their schedule. They also may be more likely to open up. The feeling of "no witnesses" is strong on video even though it shouldn't be it is.
Great input. Thanks!
Thank you for the coffee shop anecdote!
You're welcome! It made such an impression on me that I figured I should share.
Loved the etiquette point. Often overlooked by some. So true.
Thanks! It really turns me off, so I wanted to make that point clear.
Didn’t even know these were a thing and just realized that I’ve actually done a few of them
Louis Cafaro - Good for you!
This is great advice, thank you so much!
You're welcome! I'm so glad you found it helpful.
Also, just bought your book on Kindle! Congrats!
Thank you! I’d love to hear what you think about it.
That video is the best when it comes to informational interview. So happy to find this video. Disappointed cause it should have many more views!
Very good overview. The informational interview is in some ways easier in the new Zoom world but I wonder if it is still as effective for both sides?
That's a great question, Brent. Nothing beats an in-person conversation. I'd love to hear input from people on how they find the Zoom vs in-person difference. The one thing that I have been telling people is that the current environment makes location a non-issue now, as we have to Zoom with anyone we connect with. Not sure if that's better or worse, though.
I have done so many
I think I'm doing this wrong. I mostly stalk people regarding their career path not their company. But I never received an email regarding to setup an information interviewed.
I'm such a curious person, I didn't realize I was conducting impromptu informational interviews when I asked people to 'pick their brain". lol oops? They've gone well though!
Good for you, Veronica! That is an excellent habit to keep through your entire career.