An informational interview is a casual conversation, typically lasting around 20-30 minutes, with someone employed in a career field in which you are interested. It’s different from a job interview as its purpose is not to hunt for job openings. …
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Jessica Hunter (JH): Jesse, for those of us that have not had the pleasure of meeting or working with you, please tell us a little bit about who you are and how you got to where you are today.
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A successful job interview doesn’t end when you walk out of the room. Learn why a post-interview thank-you email is an extra step that goes a long way.
How to Answer “Tell Me About Yourself”
Focus on your professional life and use the the present-past-future formula:
Let’s see what that means and how to structure your answer.
Present: describe where you’re currently at with your career
Start by …
Need to prepare for an interview quickly? Read this blog from Big Interview that includes common questions and sample answers.
1. Research the standard pay for a similar role in your location.
This is pretty straightforward, you can do this through glassdoor, google, or industry-specific communities in your area (e.g. LA Marketers, Paris Growth Hackers, Denver Agile Developers, etc.).
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Each year, NACE surveys students to identify trends, attitudes, and behaviors, and to examine how those behaviors correlate to outcomes. Internships and their role in career preparation and outcomes has been and continues to be a key area of inquiry.
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Asking smart questions at the end of an interview can really make it or break it for you — it will show you’re eager, engaged, and genuinely curious.