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Questions for an informational interview
Use focused questions to learn about a role or sector while respecting the other person’s time.
Start here
Understand the work
Start with questions that reveal the reality of the role beyond the job title.
- What does a typical week involve, and which responsibilities take the most time?
- Which capabilities distinguish someone who performs strongly in this work?
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What the full guide helps you work through
- Step 1
Understand the work
Start with questions that reveal the reality of the role beyond the job title.
- Step 2
Explore entry and progression
Ask how experience is evaluated and where realistic entry points exist.
- Step 3
Close professionally
Finish without turning the conversation into an unexpected request for a job.