How to do an informational interview

It may sound contradictory, but sometimes, for influencing stakeholders, you need to start at the bottom!



There's a paradoxical truth about stakeholder en
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You know where the...

No matter the industry, networking is essential to a long, successful career. The most successful networkers know that the real work begins well before the event begins and ends long after you get home. Preparation and follow-up are just...

Looking for a job? Here are the do's and don'ts to writing a great resume!

In the second of our three-part series, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network teaches us how to locate progressive and diversity inclusive companies in our job search. Lou also gives us tips on how to tell if any company is...

Congratulations! You've successfully navigated the job application and interviewing process and landed multiple offers of employment. So what now? Billy shows us exactly how to handle this situation, from the first step follow-ups...

Preparing for an upcoming in-person interview? Check out Billy in action (with a little help from his twin brother, Stewart) to learn the do's and don't's of the face-to-face interview!

When you join the military, you enter knowing that wherever your life and career takes you, there will eventually come a time to transition out of your service uniform. It is important to recognize the transferable traits as the impact...

Now that you've accomplished the tricky task of landing a job, it's time to focus your strategy to hit the ground running! We asked our alumni to offer up their best advice for anyone looking to make a strong first impression and to set...

There's a phrase that's becoming more and more common in today's workplace: "Your degree and technical skills will land you a job, but your work ethic will advance you." Work ethic is much more than simply showing up to your job and...

In the second part of our two part series, we help break down the differences between first and second round interviews as well as highlight some of the bigger mistakes that can end your hiring chances on the spot.

Have you ever arrived home from a job interview feeling like you just cleared a major hurdle only to find out that the company would like you to come back in for another interview? Although daunting, this is a sign the company was...

In the final part of our three-part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network helps us put all the pieces together for the ultimate goal: landing a job! Ultimately, Lou encourages anyone with a...

In the first of our three part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network explains the process of disclosure; notifying your employer (or potential employer) of any medical condition that...

Writing a resume can be an intimidating process; it's a first impression used by employers to determine whether or not to proceed to an interview. It's natural for first-time job seekers or career-changers to ask, "where do I even...

Changing industries may seem scary but people do it all the time. If you know yourself and your skills and are willing to put in the work, you can quickly find success in a new industry. Our host Tamieka shares three important tips to go...

The flexibility offered by working from home can make it an appealing proposition. But with great power comes great responsibility. A home office veteran offers his two biggest pieces of advice to make sure the transition from work...

A performance evaluation can seem like a daunting event. But rest assured that the feedback and criticism given is only meant to make you the best employee you can be. Here are some tips to go into your next evaluation with a solid game...

The skills gap is the gap between what employers expect their employees can do and what the employees can actually do. The more you reduce the skills gap, the more likely you are to land a first job or rise up in your current job. Check...

What defines a company's culture? Is it simply the benefits and perks or is it something bigger, like feeling inspired by those around you to do your best. We've asked some of our recent interviewees to chime in on this as well as the...

Building your personal brand is one of the most important keys to success. How do you come across to people you meet? What do people really see when they search your social media profiles? Find out now how to put your best foot forward!

You've spent weeks preparing answers for that upcoming job interview. Strengths and weaknesses, why you were fired, and all the other usual suspects. But are you also preparing solid questions for the interview? Listen to what some of...

Are you on the fence trying to decide if graduate school is the right decision? Check out what Billy and some of our alumni interview have to say first. The answers may surprise you!

"Teamwork makes the dream work." Want to know the qualities of a proven, results-driven team? It takes some conscious work and Billy walks us through how!