{"id":188,"date":"2022-04-21T11:23:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T15:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/?p=188"},"modified":"2022-04-25T17:06:46","modified_gmt":"2022-04-25T21:06:46","slug":"step-6-informational-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/04\/21\/step-6-informational-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Step 6: The Informational Interview"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wysiwyg-button-wrap\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ballstate-my.sharepoint.com\/:v:\/g\/personal\/cday_bsu_edu\/ERi8juXgHZBLubxGBw1R3p8BxsLvP0NSS0NhsP2D47hmSw?e=HFAow6\">Watch the Presentation<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">(Ball State Access Only)<\/p>\n<p><em>A great way to learn whether a particular career might be a good fit for you is to talk to someone in that field via an informational interview or a job shadow. But it can be intimidating to approach people and ask them for this kind of help. We\u2019ll discuss how to research and set up these opportunities, and how to evaluate them afterwards as part of your job search process.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h1>Takeaway Resources<\/h1>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ve been preparing for this session since way back on March 2. We broke the process down into bite-sized attainable tasks. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why? To Increase Your Odds<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">80% of jobs are found through networking.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">42% of jobs are filled without any trace of a job ad.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your odds of landing a job by sending in a resume via an online portal are 1 in 152. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your odds of landing a job through a referral are 1 in 16. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The informational interview moves you from the 1\/152 group to the 1\/16 group. <em><strong>Boom.<\/strong> <\/em><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why does this interview move me from one group to another?<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> you ask. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">All\u00a0I\u2019ve done is decide what I&#8217;m looking for, done some\u00a0research, figured out who to talk to, and interviewed somebody. Big deal.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>But it is a big deal!<\/strong> You\u2019ve spoken to someone in a position to help you, who can refer you when a spot becomes available. \u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><b><i>This is why 1 in 5 informational interviews lead to a job or internship opportunity. <\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quick Takeaways<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/-\/media\/www\/departmentalcontent\/careerservices\/pdfs\/careerguide_2020-(1).pdf?sc_lang=en&amp;hash=3A12E58D4B465B414705131D14E9DE7E6ED609E1\">Ball State Career Center\u2019s Career Guide<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/ballstate-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/cday_bsu_edu\/EV43T26zUzhBiwBKyLbFDJMBnHCrLWyOIWUduMmIRsWBmA?e=nfJtz2\">Informational Interviewing One-Sheet<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/what-is-job-shadowing-2062024\">Job Shadowing: What is it?<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preparing for an Informational Interview<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">We\u2019ve been doing this all along! <\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reflect<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/03\/03\/personal-branding\/\">Personal Branding<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/03\/15\/self-assessment-and-strategic-research\/\">Self Assessment<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Research<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/03\/15\/self-assessment-and-strategic-research\/\">Strategic Research<\/a> \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/03\/23\/step-3-networking-for-introverts\/\">Connect with Others<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan\/Prepare<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/04\/14\/step-5-building-authentic-relationships-on-linkedin-and-cardinals-connect\/\">Look for Possible Mentors<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.bsu.edu\/cardinaldirections\/2022\/04\/06\/step-4-new-and-old-rules-for-resumes\/\">Spiff Up Your Resume<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Apply\/Act<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Informational Interview or Job Shadow<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> (this post right here!)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Informational Interview as a Rhetorical Situation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21124525\/Slide5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21124525\/Slide5.png 720w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21124525\/Slide5-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You are accustomed to being t<em><strong>he audience<\/strong><\/em> in most rhetorical situations. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now you are moving toward being <em><strong>the author<\/strong><\/em> of the text. <em><strong>What is the text?<\/strong><\/em><\/span><em><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Every aspect of the informational interview interaction is a text.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-190\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111710\/Picture2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111710\/Picture2.png 480w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111710\/Picture2-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Identity Shift from Student<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019re used to people meeting you where you are. Now, you must meet other people where <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes, it\u2019s \u201cjust an information gathering session.\u201d Yes, it\u2019s not the \u201creal thing.\u201d Yes, it\u2019s more casual than a real job interview. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But please don\u2019t forget that this process is about <span style=\"color: #ff0000\">leaving the interviewee with a positive impression of you<\/span>. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Don\u2019t say, \u201cI have to do this for a class.\u201d <\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Etiquette<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out via email if possible. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Email Template<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dear _________,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">My name is ________ and I am currently a ______ at Ball State University majoring in _______. I would like to learn more about a career as a _________, and would appreciate the opportunity to spend 20-30 minutes with you for an informational interview to help guide my curricular and career decisions.\u00a0 I am generally available during the following times:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Monday, 12pm-3pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tuesday, 9am-12pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thursday, 2pm-5pm<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please let me know if any of those times work with your schedule. I thank you for your consideration, and any guidance you may provide would be most appreciated.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sincerely,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be on time. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Work around their schedule. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">If f2f, have a copy of your resume on hand. If on Zoom, send them your resum\u00e9 beforehand and\/or link to your resume in the chat.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ask if you can record the interview so that you don\u2019t have to focus on taking notes while they\u2019re talking and can maintain eye contact instead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Stay within the time allotted. If time\u2019s up but you have more questions, ask if they\u2019re willing to continue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Listen actively. Nod. Smile. Even though the interview might be happening via a screen, you can\u2019t be passive. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Thank them afterwards via USPS, email, or giving them a shout out on social media, like <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KaylaHinckley1\/status\/1516221506191302661\">this<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RebekahMathis14\/status\/1513281497561812993\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">this<\/span>.<\/span><\/a> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visual <\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Spend some time thinking about the impression you\u2019re likely to make to this stranger on\u00a0Zoom. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Wi-Fi signal?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> If you can\u2019t rely on a strong Wi-Fi signal, then don\u2019t use Zoom. Talk in person or on the phone. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Background?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> What\u2019s in the background behind you? Your unmade bed? Maybe not a good idea. Use the Zoom background features to blur the background or use one of their background templates or perhaps one of your own. My best advice: keep it a bit bland. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your face?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> Make sure the interviewee can see your bright and smiling face. Use a lamp or sit facing a window so you\u2019re not in shadows. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your clothes?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\"> You do not have to wear a suit or anything fancy for a Zoom interview, but you should shift a bit from casual to professional from the waist up. For a f2f interview, same thing but with the whole outfit. Wear what affirms who you are. Check out <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/campuslife\/housing\/get-involved\/student-organizations\/student-action-team\/cardinal-closet\">Cardinal Closet<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> at Ball State. And check out the Ball State Career Center guidelines on p. 18 of the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/-\/media\/www\/departmentalcontent\/careerservices\/pdfs\/careerguide_2020-(1).pdf?sc_lang=en&amp;hash=3A12E58D4B465B414705131D14E9DE7E6ED609E1\">Career Guide<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><\/h3>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Conversation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Don&#8217;t ask questions they&#8217;ve answered elsewhere.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">repare for these interviews by Googling as much of the information as you can ahead of time so that the interview time is dedicated to learning things you couldn\u2019t have discovered any other way. Check out the person\u2019s website, work history, interviews they\u2019ve given, blog posts or articles they\u2019ve published, their social media and LinkedIn feed, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>It\u2019s your job to lead the conversation, not theirs<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some people can easily talk about themselves. Some people need more guidance, more follow-up questions. Be prepared for either. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Other issues to consider<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themuse.com\/advice\/the-best-interview-questions-to-ask-if-you-want-the-truth-about-company-culture\">How to politely ask tough questions about workplace culture<\/a>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\/3068413\/10-interview-questions-to-determine-if-a-company-is-as-inclusive-as-it-c\">Interview questions to determine if a company is as inclusive as it claims<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career-advice\/interviewing\/what-not-to-say\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">10 things you shouldn\u2019t talk about<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> in a job interview. Play it by ear in an informational interview. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">I<a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/job-interview-questions-that-are-illegal-1918488\">llegal questions and information about yourself that you should NOT volunteer<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/ballstate-my.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/g\/personal\/cday_bsu_edu\/ERuiaE_OixNNiVVdwSVpUegB2c4VUWWEjczVRTk284bn8w?e=LA1VZU\">Informational Interview Assignment<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interview Questions<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next week: Monday AND Wednesday<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-191 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-1024x571.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"646\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-1024x571.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-1536x857.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21111713\/Picture3-2048x1142.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136543085 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136543085 BCX0\">Zoom for Monday: <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW136543085 BCX0\" style=\"color: #ff0000\" href=\"https:\/\/bsu.zoom.us\/j\/7090213081\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW136543085 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136543085 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">https:\/\/bsu.zoom.us\/j\/7090213081<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"EOP SCXW136543085 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-198 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21125011\/Re%CC%81sume%CC%81-Workshop-Slide.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21125011\/Re%CC%81sume%CC%81-Workshop-Slide.png 2000w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21125011\/Re%CC%81sume%CC%81-Workshop-Slide-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-sites.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2022\/04\/21125011\/Re%CC%81sume%CC%81-Workshop-Slide-1024x575.png 1024w, 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