Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

I started my company during the U.S. financial collapse of 2008. I'd never envisioned being an entrepreneur, didn't know what I didn't know and had more questions than answers about how to get going.

If you’re thinking about changing careers, or if you’re trying to make decisions about your first career out of school, now is a good time to think about informational interviews. As a working ...

Employers use interviews to assess your qualifications, evaluate your fit, and promote their organizations. But interviewing is a two-way street. Your goals are to share more about your qualifications ...

One of the most important factors in handling tough questions is preparing your answers in advance. This preparation will serve you in any interview with any company. Another aspect of preparation ...

In an informational interview or a formal job interview, I try to be super helpful. I'm like every other military spouse, veteran or transitioning military member. I go in intending to show that ...