Scientist Networking: What is an Informational Interview?
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... fine to ask about specific jobs (that is what networking is about), but be upfront about interest in ...scientists-in-training rarely get the opportunity to learn about the myriad of diverse, nonacademic careers that ...with academic scientists who can’t help us learn about the nonacademic sphere where most of us will be ...learning new things. Building new relationships is all about learning new things from other scientists doing ...pursue someone doing a job you wish you knew more about – how do you make a connection? An Informational...alienate connections. If meeting with someone to ask about a job or a particular position at their company,...that this is a good time to ask personal questions about salary, opportunities for advancement, challenges...