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.