This week the participants will be roleplaying an informational interview or networking encounter. You will need to identify a person you intend to speak to within your company. Then create a preparation plan. Include the following elements:

1. How will you initiate contact with this person? Where will you meet? Write out an email you intend to send to someone within your company inviting them to an informational interview.

2. How will you prepare for the informational interview? What questions will you ask them? What follow-up questions will you ask? (review resume, etc.) These questions will be the basis for your mock interviews.

3. Prepare a thank you note to send to your mock interviewee for their time and interest in your career.