An informational interview can be conducted in many different circumstances, because they are wonderful ways to meet many different objectives. You could have an informational conversation to:

• Explore your career direction
• Confirm your degree or specialization decision
• Consider a change in career direction
• Learn about an industry or field
• Research a particular organization or position

Regardless of your reason for the meeting, this form of research can help you discover real world information in your specific marketplace.

For more information about this topic, check out the informational interviewing on-demand tutorial, or if you prefer to learn by reading written material, read the informational interviewing section of the Career Center.