Informational Interview
An informational interview is a brief chat with someone in a job that interests you. During this time, ask questions that help you better understand the job.
Follow these steps:
Find someone to interview. Good options are to talk to family/friends and connect with people on the LinkedIn University of Memphis Alumni group.
Email the person you identified with a request. Use this example email as your template. Have someone proof-read this message if you need to.
Prepare questions to ask.
Optional: If you would be more comfortable first doing a "Mock Informational Interview," use the button at the left to schedule a time to run through it with someone in UoM Career Services.
Follow-up with a thank you email after the chat.