Career Skills - Introduction to Informational Interviewing
Seminars, Lectures & Colloquia
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Default image: seminars, lectures and colloquia - Credits: ETH Zürich / Alessandro Della BellaAbstract
During this presentation, students learn about the informational interviewing technique - an informal conversation they can have with someone working in an area of interest to them.
Learning Objectives
Students learn about the informational interviewing technique. At the end of the session, they know why informational interviewing can be impactful; the difference between informational interviews and normal interviews; which company / person they should reach out to and how; how they can prepare for the interview; what follow-up steps should they take.Content
Topics include:
- Which company / person should I reach out to and how?
- How can I prepare for the interview?
- What follow-up steps should I take?
Academic Semester
Spring Semester 2024Location
- ETH Zentrum
Audience Size
51-150 peopleTarget audience
Bachelor students
Master students
Doctoral students
Postdocs
Language
English & GermanComment
This session is offered on an annual basis - check the ETH Career Center events calendar for more information: https://ethcareer.ch/
Collaborators
Occasionally together with Student AssociationsContact activity organiser