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Watch the video presentation: Using Informational Interviews to Get The Right Job

Why should you conduct informational interviews during your job search or even when you have a job? Benefits of Informational Interviews are:

1. 1. Build knowledge by gaining expertise from other professionals.
   2. Open doors to new opportunities and expand your network.
   3. Allows you to determine the skills you need to develop.
   4. Improves your interviewing skills and confidence.

In previous lessons, you have identified individuals you are interested in meeting with to gain their insights and knowledge and any direction and tips they may share with you in your job search. You may come away with them sharing other people you might find of interest to meet with. You will want to review and use the Guidelines to Conducting an Informational Interview which can be downloaded in our lesson materials. This valuable tool will walk you through and help you prepare for the conversation or interview.