Information Interviews are a great opportunity to learn more about positions, companies, industries, work environments, and career journeys.
-Stephanie Munez, SFU Special Project Assistant, on the OLC Engage Blog
Talking to someone who does work you’re curious about is an effective way to learn more about that career path, organization, and industry. While the key objective is gathering insights and advice, the people you meet may also be your link to future opportunities.
Need some ideas on identifying people to speak with? Check out Connect with People and the "Who to contact" section below.
Requesting an information interview
To maximize your chance of getting a "yes," here are five key points to keep in mind
How to do an information interview
Learn how to make the most of this opportunity
Who to contact
The LAMP list is a method to help you identify and prioritize a list of target organizations
Let us help! Call 778.782.3106 or email careers@sfu.ca to book an appointment for building professional relationships. To find an upcoming workshop, see the Careers Events calendar on myExperience.