Informational Interviews

You can get a huge amount from talking to a professional…

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…or a specialist…

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…or someone you admire.

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Here’s an example:

Brian Grazer

Film Producer,

The Da Vinci Code, Angels and Demons, American Gangster, Robin Hood, Tower Heist, Rush…

“Ask questions the other person will enjoy answering.” Dale Carnegie

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Near to where you live there will be…

Which appeal to you?

An email…

Dear -------,

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I’m getting in touch because I’d like just a few moments of your time. My name is ------- and I’m at student nearby at ----------. Recently I’ve become fascinated with ----------, and I’ve found myself researching ------- and reading ------. It’s a topic I’ve not come across in my studies so if I’m to find out more, what I really need next is to speak to an expert who is already working in this field and grappling with problems like --------.

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In researching this, your name has come up a number of times. I understand it’s a bit of an imposition, but if we could meet for half an hour, I have two or three questions I’d like to ask you about your work. The chance to hear your thoughts and perspective would be great. I won’t take up any more of your time beyond that.

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Just so we don’t have to email endlessly about times and dates, I’m usually free on ------ between -------- and ------. If this is at all possible, I’d be very grateful. Look forward to hearing from you…

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