More than a decade after the convenience of online fact gathering caused the informational interview to fade, a new generation of job seekers is rediscovering the networking tactic. Ethan Harkleroad, ...

“Are informational interviews not a thing anymore?” a reader asked me last week. “I’ve reached out to a few friends of friends about these, but I must be going about it in the wrong way, because I ...

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Many job seekers believe that "more is better" when it comes to sending out resumes, going to job interviews and collecting networking contacts online. Instead of focusing on quality and strategy, ...

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 ...

Many Saint Louis University School of Law students and graduates obtain employment through contacts and referrals. Law school is your entry into the legal profession and will provide many ...

As you prepare to exit the military, you may have heard -- during your transition classes or through your network -- how important informational interviews are to a successful reentry into civilian ...

Building connections is a prime way to create meaning in our lives. Networking, then, is an amazing opportunity, not a burden. Relationships are the most consistent source of meaning in our lives and ...

Informational interviews can be extremely beneficial ways to build contacts in your industry, uncover hidden job markets, and learn more about the hiring process. In order to get all the advice you ...

YouTube is among the hardest tech companies to land an interview and job at. Insider spoke with employees and the director of staffing for tips on nailing the interview process. Their top advice ...

Dana Manciagli is President of Job Search Master Class®, the world's leading online course for job seekers and the veteran community, too. The word "informational" is overused and overrated. In the ...

Informational interviews are candid, informal career conversations with professionals working in interesting jobs. But you probably already know that. A Google search for “informational interview” ...