Informational Interviews Assignment $15\%$ of Final GradeInterview someone who is presently working in a job or career that you are interested in$.$ By doing this, you will gain a greater understanding of your own pathway and career interests as well as expand your professional network.Suggestions:$-$Do not interview someone who you have an established relationship with already. In order to expand your professional network you should find someone new to you.$-$Face to face interviews are most effective, followed by video$-$calling $($Skype$,$ Facetime, WeChat, etc.,$)$ or telephone. Informational interviews are not effective over email.$-$Dress professionally and be on time$-$Keep the interview under thirty $(30)$ minutes to respect the time of the interviewee;$-$Do not use this time to ask about possible vacancies or job openingsTips for a Successful Interview:$-$Be prepared. Research as much as you can about the industry and the individual before you arrive at the informational interview;$-$Practice with a friend beforehand;$-$Prepare a list of questions beforehand, dont wing it$.-$Ensure questions are clear, concise, and professional;$-$Let the interviewer do most of the talking;$-$Do not ask personal questions;$-$Relax, be yourself;$-$Take time after the interview to really reflect on the experience;Possible Interview Questions:$-$What types of positions are most likely to be found in this industry?$-$What specific skills are needed to be successful in this job$/$industry$?-$Would you recommend any training or specific education for this filed of work?$-$What would a typical entry$-$level job in this industry look like?$-$Are there any major challenges that the industry$/$company is facing now or in the future?$-$What would you suggest is the most effective way to break into this field?$-$Are there any professional associations I should join that would be helpful in this industry?$-$Can you tell me about your personal career path?$-$How does this company measure success?$-$What types of training and development are available within the organization?After each interview, ensure that you send a short thank$-$you note to the interviewee to thank them for their time. You can also ask if you could add them on LinkedIn or keep in contact with them as you progress through the industry and chart your own pathway. An ExampleHeres what that looks like once youve filled it in:Dear Monica,My name is Aja Frost, and Im a college student whos interning in the city until mid$-$August. Your career path is very inspirational to me: I dont know very many people who have worked in marketing at Google, Facebook, and Apple. As an aspiring marketer, Id love to learn more about which skills youve used the most and what youd expect from an entry$-$level employee in your department.Im sure youre busy, so even $20$ minutes would be greatly appreciated. Thank you,Aja Youd be shocked at the number of people who dont respond to your first query but do get back to you after the second. What Ive learned from that is that most people arent ignoring you, the first email just arrived at an inopportune time to answer and was then forgotten.However, if youve sent the second email and you still hear nothing, move on to your next prospect. There are plenty of people who will talk to you, so dont spend too much energy chasing down one person.ASSIGNMENT $15\%$You are required to source out someone in the industry $/$ role $/$ company you hope to work for and set up an informational interview with that individual either in person by phone or by SKYPE, FaceTime, etc.,.Make a list of $5-7$ questions to ask your industry professionalFor this assignment list the questions you asked and the responses from your industry professional record the interview if that helps $($ask for permission$)$ or take notesSummarize your questions, their answers, and reflect on whether a job with this person $($or in this industry$)$ could be a personal fit for your strengths, interests, and career goals.,Additionally, you are tasked with creating a list of $5$ potential contacts that you would like to possibly work with for your Applied Project in your final semester. Connect with them on LinkedIn, introduce yourself and your program, and then add them to a list you will submit with this assignment that includes $1)$ Their Name $2)$ Position Title $($ex: supply chain analyst$)3)$ Company Name $4)$ Contact Information$*$you will be marked on professionalism, quality of the interview, quality and relevance of the questions asked, formatting $($grammar and spelling$)*$ Informational InterviewsAs outlined, informational interviews are a good strategy to include as part of your job search plan. Use the worksheet below to plan out an informational interview with a company$/$person of interest in the industry you want to work in$.$ The goal is to help you prepare for a meeting with an employer.COMPANY INFORMATION:Name of Company Name of Interviewee IndustryREASON FOR INTEREST:Indicate the reason you would be interested in meeting with an employee $/$ manager $/$ owner of this company this will be key to think about as you may be asked this type of question from the employer during a meeting. Ensure you research the company before responding to this question.zQUESTIONS TO ASK THE EMPLOYER $/$ CONTACT: $1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.$