029 - How to Set up Informational Interviews

De-Risk Your Career Change -> One of the biggest risks in changing careers is making the wrong move. This fear can stop you in your tracks and leave you feeling frustrated.

Informational interviews are one of the best ways to take the risk out of the process.  They involve speaking to people doing what you want to do, so you can learn more about what's involved.

In this episode, Chris shares the five steps you need to take to set up your first interview. From researching people to connect with to crafting a message that will get someone onto a call.

Let Chris know how you get on in his private Facebook group, the 'Career Change Trailblazers'.  The aim of the group is to build it into a positive community where you can get support, learn, and share new ideas.

You can join the group by clicking the link below:

Career Change Trailblazers

Bonus Content - Email Template for Securing an Informational Interview:

Hi XX,

I’m looking to make a big career change and would like to speak to people in Marine Biology to help me decide on it as a career.

I noticed that you’re a specialist in Marine Research and have lots of experience in XX.  I am interested in that area as well because of XX reasons. 

Would you please be interested in doing a short 20 minute interview so that I can learn more about what you do?  We could do this over a phone or video call, whichever you prefer. 

 I can work around your busy schedule.  Here are some possible dates and times: Monday to Wednesday, between 1600 and 1900.  Please let me know if any of these times work for you.  

If you’d prefer not to chat, that’s ok.  Keep up the good work!  Thanks.

All the best,

Chris

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