Informational Interviewing
Informational Interviewing
Start Networking the easy way!
Jennifer Healy, MEd, MBA
Informational Interviewing
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Find a person of interest in the public health field.
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Introduce yourself by e-mail.
•
See suggested templates for your email – go to “Networking in 3 easy
steps” for tips on networking by email.
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If you hear back, arrange the phone call.
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Offer to call them.
•
Get prepared - review list of possible questions in the document titled
“Informational Interviewing – Tips, Best Practices and Possible Questions”.
W.O.O.
Win Others Over!
How?
Soft skills.
Professionalism, Integrity, Positivity.
Sincere interest in the contact’s journey & advice.
Active listening.
Establish a common ground thru shared mission: PH and
helping communities to be healthier.
Share your best authentic self.
Express gratitude.
Informational Interviewing
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Write a brief thank you (e-mail) within 24 hours after the conversation.
•
Stay connected with your contact by e-mail on special occasions. For
example, when there is an
important status change
in your
professional life. ie) when you have secured a practicum, you have
started a part time internship, you graduated, or you found a job! A
brief
e-mail thanking them for the support they provided on your
career journey goes a long way.
•
This approach with your connections will help build your career
community.
Start your networking journey in the public health field with these tips on informational interviewing and building meaningful connections. Learn how to introduce yourself, prepare questions, showcase soft skills, and maintain contact with gratitude. Enhance your career community and grow professionally with these actionable steps.
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Informational Interviewing Start Networking the easy way! Jennifer Healy, MEd, MBA
Informational Interviewing Find a person of interest in the public health field. Introduce yourself by e-mail. See suggested templates for your email go to Networking in 3 easy steps for tips on networking by email. If you hear back, arrange the phone call. Offer to call them. Get prepared - review list of possible questions in the document titled Informational Interviewing Tips, Best Practices and Possible Questions .
W.O.O. Win Others Over!
How? Soft skills. Professionalism, Integrity, Positivity. Sincere interest in the contact s journey & advice. Active listening. Establish a common ground thru shared mission: PH and helping communities to be healthier. Share your best authentic self. Express gratitude.
Informational Interviewing Write a brief thank you (e-mail) within 24 hours after the conversation. Stay connected with your contact by e-mail on special occasions. For example, when there is an important status change in your professional life. ie) when you have secured a practicum, you have started a part time internship, you graduated, or you found a job! A brief e-mail thanking them for the support they provided on your career journey goes a long way. This approach with your connections will help build your career community.
