Informational Interview Training Quiz

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Master the Informational Interview

Enhance your informational interviewing skills with this comprehensive quiz designed for aspiring professionals. Test your knowledge on key concepts, effective strategies, and essential practices to make the most of your informational interviews.

Understand how to prepare for an informational interview
Learn key takeaways from successful interviews
Gain insights into building valuable connections

15 Questions4 MinutesCreated by NetworkingNinja42

What should the client have prepared for their follow up session with Rachael Bozsik?

Their Pitch, Proposed Informational Interview Goal List, "Scribble Down The Following" workbook page (pg. 28)

Their Pitch, Their Resume

Their Resume, "Scribble Down The Following" Their Pitch

Informational Interview Goal List, Their Pitch

What is the only big piece of content created in the google doc during this session?

Email to desired informational interview connection

Bullet points to summarize their pitch

Email to potential employers

Goal list and timeline for informational interviews

What is the average amount of time for an informational interview?

45 minutes

30 minutes

1 hour

20 minutes

What is NOT considered a Key Point/Takeaway for an Informational Interview?

To Build a Strong Relationship

To Gain Industry Knowledge

To Have A New Contact to Get the Student Into the "Top 50"

To Conduct a Formal Interview

What is the best way to convey the two key points of an Informational Interview?

Explaining the Student Card

Using the Student Metaphor Example

Sharing Rachael Bozsik's past story

Having them imagine and interview with E!

How long should the "pitch conversation" take?

4 minutes max

4 minitues minimum

5 minutes max

5 minutes minimum

What are the two key points of an informational interview

1. Make them Feel Special 2. Land the Job

1. Make them Feel Special 2. Show your Gratitute

1. Show your Gratitude 2. Gain Industry Knowledge

1. Show your Gratitude 2. Be Placed in the "Top 50"

Click all that apply - which of the following are ideas of great questions to ask during an informational interview?

"Do you like your job?"

"I noticed you used to work at Barney's - what was your favorite part of the job?"

"How did you land your job?"

"I noticed you were part of PRISM a collegiate marketing firm - what was your experience with them?"

Who would be a strong first Informational Interview candidate for a student?

CEO of Lulu Lemon

VP of top-tier agency

Their BFF's mom

Their Dad's collegeue

What is NOT an example of a call to action?

I would love to be in touch!

Is there anyone else you think I should speak with?

Would you be open to connecting me with the VP of store development?

Here is my business card. Do you have yours?

Click all that apply - which of the following will a student NOT bring to an informational interview

Resume

Letter of reference

Note pad + paper

Business cards

Which of the following should be included in a Thank You Email/Note?

Mentioning a specific thing learned

Call to action

Thank individual for their time

Giftcard to thank the individual

Should the student offer to pay for coffee?

Always

Depends on the Situation

Only if they have not met the individual before

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