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8 Keys to Better Networking

Use informational interviews

Another networking avenue is an informational interview which is a formal discussion in which you ask someone to talk about his or her work without trying to squeeze a job out of the experience. These interviews can help you get a detailed picture of the industry since you are free to ask absolutely anything and can more often expect a frank response than a regular interview.

Ask your contact:
  • how he or she got into the industry and why
  • what skills are most in demand in the industry
  • what type of jobs that are hot in that industry and how to find them for additional contacts.

 

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