Apply It: Social Media for Networking and Recruitment

  • Learn how to create and maintain a professional presence on social media platforms
  • Understand how to network with professionals and organizations through social media
  • Understand how LinkedIn is utilized for recruiting talent and job searching

Informational Interviews

An informational interview is a casual conversation with someone working in an area of interest to gain insights about their career path, the industry, and company culture. The purpose of the informational interview is to gain knowledge, NOT to ask for a job. One way to set up informational interviews for yourself is to use a professional social media platform.

You can view the transcript for “How to use LinkedIn to get Informational Interviews” here (opens in new window).

Why are informational interviews valuable?