Summer 2019 Recruiting Update: June is for Informational Interviews!
This is month 3 of a 5-month summer checklist to prepare students for early recruiting deadlines. SeeAprilandMayfor more tips.
Aninformational interview是通过电话或亲自与能够在雇主，专业或行业提供内部观点的人的谈话。信息面试是一种技能，就像任何技能一样，您将通过练习变得更好。它也是一个key stepin helping your resume stand out from the stack when applying for internships and jobs.
Unfortunately, it is not appropriate to ask for an internship or job outright. This may be perceived as pushy or aggressive. However, having these conversations will give you information that may help you to perform well in a future interview, and may lead to this person becoming a champion or advocate for you when you apply.Read advice from Aditya Choudhary ‘16 on how to start the process.
向谁?该名单很长：当前的同事，邻居，邻居，家庭朋友，教授，校友，同学 - 任何可以为您提供帮助您的信息或建议的人。使用Babson LinkedIn University pageor theBabson Connectorto research alum. Think back to extra-curricular conferences or events you attended, CCD events, High-School contacts, classroom visitors, or even your CLTP coach!
Step 1: Reach out via email/linkedin
Your initial contact should include a brief intro, and the mention of a mutual contact if appropriate; why you are getting in touch with them in particular, your interest in their job function, employer, or industry; and a request to connect. Usually you should ask for a 15-20 minute phone call or in-person chat if possible and be specific about your availability. We don’t advise including your resume in your initial outreach, as this may signal you are only contacting them to get the job. You may need to follow up once more within a few days, but if you do not hear back after two attempts, move on to your next contact.
See a sample outreach note through Career Beam
Step 2: Prepare
你只有一次机会做出第一印象。准备您的信息面试，因为您将进行考试或演示。对您的联系人的职业道路和当前公司进行一些基本研究，并准备一些面试问题。Remember, in this scenario, you are leading the interview.
Step 3: Thank you and Follow Up
Within 48 hours, send a thank-you via email or handwritten note expressing your appreciation and how you plan to follow up on any next steps. Did they mention someone else you should connect with? Ask for their contact details. Did they suggest you send your resume? Follow up! After your conversation, reflect on what you learned, note the contact in your spreadsheet, and think about ways to keep in touch going forward.
Summer is a great time to conduct informational interviews because business operations are generally slower and you may have more flexibility in your schedule. Start today by either making a list of 5 people you can practice your informational interviewing skills on, or starting to contact connections at the companies on your target list. If you’re at a busy internship this summer, make these calls over your lunch break, or ask your supervisor if you can take 30 minutes to make a call.
想要在生活之前练习信息面试吗？通过握手安排与霍夫曼家庭本科生职业发展（CCD）的预约。beplay官网地址