Why Informational Interviews Matter

Informational interviews are one of the very best ways to get insight into the kinds of day-to-day realities and gritty details that you just won’t see on job boards or at career fairs. And the better you understand the nuances of the roles you’re targeting, the better your future job interviews will go. Recruiters want to know that you’re serious about the opportunity, and it makes their lives way easier if they don’t have to explain the role from square one. And if you’re able to ask a hiring manager specific questions about job duties, they’ll be impressed before you’ve even started.