The Informational Interview

If Anne Hathaway’s Devil Wears Prada character had gone on a few informational interviews before starting at Runway magazine, things might have turned out differently. Informational interviews can help you understand the pros and cons of charting a new career path or give you advice on the next steps in your current industry. It’s less formal than a job interview and more in-depth than having a quick chat with someone at a networking event. Here’s what you need to know to make informational interviews work for you.





