Ask for advice, not a job.
Direct answer
An informational interview is a short chat to learn about someone's work. Message them briefly, ask for 15 to 20 minutes, prepare questions, listen and say thank you. Follow up with what you did with their advice.
Message template
"Hi [name], I admire your work in [field]. I am exploring a move into [role]. Could I ask you three questions over a 15-minute call?"
Questions
- How did you get into this?
- What does a typical week look like?
- What skills matter most?
- What do you wish you had known?
- Who else should I talk to?
Where Teyro fits
Teyro's How to Get Hired course turns this into short lessons you can play in a few minutes a day. It has 100 lessons, and you can start free.
The bottom line
Be curious, concise and grateful.
