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"Informational Interview"
 

Oreos's picture
HF
(Neanderthal, 2,460
 
Points)
 on 7/14/12 at 11:00pm
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Is it just me or does anyone else HATE the phrase "informational interview"?

Has anyone ever used it outside of WSO? because i'd wager a significant amount that they wouldn't have a f*cking clue what you're on about! And to me, it's the most awkward, embarrassing and pathetic synonym for a chat.

Please stop using it.

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I have no idea what it means,

HF
 
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 on 7/14/12 at 5:32pm

I have no idea what it means, but people keep asking me if I'll give them one. Is it like sex? Should I be saying yes?

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I usually say "have a chat or

CF
(Gorilla, 514
 
Points)
 on 7/14/12 at 5:45pm

I usually say "have a chat or discuss."

Just a sophomore looking for an opportunity to start up this dream of mine.

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When I send my initial

 
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 on 7/15/12 at 12:18am

When I send my initial networking e-mails, I usually use "informational interview" in the subject heading, but I never refer to that word after when I'm chatting with the intended person.

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Lotin: I usually say "have a

O
(Gorilla, 500
 
Points)
 on 7/15/12 at 12:21am
Lotin:

I usually say "have a chat or discuss."

much better.

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SDEcon11: When I send my

HF
(Neanderthal, 2,460
 
Points)
 on 7/15/12 at 6:39am
SDEcon11:

When I send my initial networking e-mails, I usually use "informational interview" in the subject heading, but I never refer to that word after when I'm chatting with the intended person.

yerrr, don't do that.

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Oreos: SDEcon11: When I

IB
 
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 on 7/15/12 at 4:31pm
Oreos:
SDEcon11:

When I send my initial networking e-mails, I usually use "informational interview" in the subject heading, but I never refer to that word after when I'm chatting with the intended person.

yerrr, don't do that.

So what would you want to see in the subject heading?

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GED or

CO
 
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 on 7/15/12 at 5:02pm
GED or Bust:
Oreos:
SDEcon11:

When I send my initial networking e-mails, I usually use "informational interview" in the subject heading, but I never refer to that word after when I'm chatting with the intended person.

yerrr, don't do that.

So what would you want to see in the subject heading?

I go with the company name followed by the word "recruiting." Examples: Wells Fargo Recruiting, or PwC Consulting Recruiting. No need to hide your intent.

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GED or

IB
(King Kong, 1,099
 
Points)
 on 7/15/12 at 5:06pm
GED or Bust:
Oreos:
SDEcon11:

When I send my initial networking e-mails, I usually use "informational interview" in the subject heading, but I never refer to that word after when I'm chatting with the intended person.

yerrr, don't do that.

So what would you want to see in the subject heading?

If you've met / talked before: [Coffee Chat]

Other: [XXX College Student Interested in Investment Banking]

Ask if you can hear their story over coffee in the body.

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