{"id":4110,"date":"2017-08-14T13:54:38","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T19:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/?p=4110"},"modified":"2017-08-14T13:54:38","modified_gmt":"2017-08-14T19:54:38","slug":"5-steps-to-a-successful-and-not-so-awkward-informational-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.coloradocollege.edu\/careercenter\/5-steps-to-a-successful-and-not-so-awkward-informational-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to a Successful (And Not So Awkward) Informational Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Published August 11, 2017<br \/>\nBy\u00a0Michelle A. Riklan,\u00a0Career Marketing Strategist \u272f Outplacement \u272f Executive Resume Writer<br \/>\nRiklan Resources, LLC<br \/>\nReposted from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many applicants experience only the interviewee side of the job application process. They apply for a job, come to the interview, and answer some questions about their work and qualifications. They don\u2019t experience what it\u2019s like to be the one asking questions.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t interviewed anyone before, an informational interview can quickly go awkward. Still, information is power, so gritting your teeth and going to an informational interview will help you learn about the job or company you\u2019re targeting, in a way no online research or job fair can teach you.<\/p>\n<p>Once you convince someone to grant you an informational interview, the next step is to prepare for the meeting. Don\u2019t pressure yourself, just follow these tips to make the most out of the meeting.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/thecampuscareercoach.com\/important-skills\/5-steps-successful-not-awkward-informational-interview#.WY4VfVGGOUl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Click here for tips on how to make the most of an Informational Interview&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published August 11, 2017 By\u00a0Michelle A. Riklan,\u00a0Career Marketing Strategist \u272f Outplacement \u272f Executive Resume Writer Riklan Resources, LLC Reposted from LinkedIn Many applicants experience only the interviewee side of the job application process. They apply for a job, come to the interview, and answer some questions about their work and qualifications. 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