5 Informational Interview Mistakes to Avoid!

I always enjoy your videos, I am watching it once a day.
I want to ask you, I do not know if you already made a video about this, but what is the probability that you end up on a kind of HR blacklist if you make too many mistakes? Are different HR offices and sectors interlinked especially from different departments of the same company? Is there a possibility that information you share with a specific recruiter can maybe be shared by the same recruiter ruining your chances for another role inside the same company?

I know I've commented before on how great your videos are, but man, they really are!! Such practical tips! Cheers!

Hi Jeff, thank you for your insight and videos! Definitely was super helpful following up to a coffee chat I was quite nervous about.

I had question regarding your follow-up regularly section - if this is someone perhaps super busy, and we had been communicating through more casual means such as WhatsApp - I don't want to overstep boundaries by "bothering" them in a month's time, what do you recommend to be the best way to follow-up? For example, I'm sure there won't be industry news that they don't already know, or not much I can relate back to from our conversation (and don't want it to seem forced...)

Thanks for sharing the 5 mistakes bit, Jeff!

Broooo I LOVE how you give cliffhangers like in those dramas... in ur video ending connecting it to ur other vid..... This is my 3rd vid in that chain and I so wanna watch the next one! They seem soo imp and i feel like I need to watch it!

What is the ex column for on the spreadsheet?

Jeff, love the spreadsheet. I am all about tracking interactions and actually use Notion to store contacts, log interactions and even prep for meetings. I basically use it as a CRM. It's an awesome tool and I highly recommend it!

Very helpful. Subbed! I am wondering how to go about asking to schedule one of these. Would we refer to them as informational interviews in the request or is that too literal/direct?

The follow-up spreadsheet idea is absolutely amazing! Thank you very much for that advice!

I've just watched 5 of your videos consecutively and I have to say youve not only managed to hype me up to try some of your advice, but I have the rare feeling that I might actually be able to apply and work with your advice. I'm usually unmotivated and fail to meet my own expectations because of the difficulty of the task of reaching out with little to no credibility as a student, as well as having an introverted personality. I hope I get to thank you again some day if and when your advice turns out to be critical, which im sure it will be.

Wow, this is beyond useful, never thought about it this way.

Thanks for the video, Jeff

I really like your shirt in this video lol. Also a great video! Thanks

Thanks a ton Jeff for your content. I just found your channel because I'm new in this concept. However, I didn't see a video about how to request and Informational interview, any tips? Please!

Hi, Jeff Iam changing my working profession from teaching in school to working as software testing,plz help me out how to handle this question during interview round

Man, I hate interviews.

hi jeff, i found your channel yesterday, and im on my path to implement all that you've mentioned here and in your other videos.
i just want to say a big thank you for the content you put up <3

Hi Jeff, first, THANK YOU!
Love your videos, super informative, and funny, and you have incredible charisma and a sense of humour and energy.

I'm in the middle of landing my dream job, and your videos are TREASURE! All informational interviews went well, however, I was wondering if maybe you can make a short video on how to follow up and what to say, and how to close the interview apart from asking about anyone else? Something like " if you will be in my situation, what steps and actions you will do to be part of the company?" Especially in interviews with directors or senior positions and I am just an entry-level. Thank you.

Ps think the google spreadsheets don't work, maybe it's possible to find them on your website?

These are awesome, thanks Jeff!!

You have brought such a fresh approach to career help. Your no-frills style is very appealing and makes me want to watch more of your videos. Prior to finding your channel, watching career help videos was a chore. I would always wonder when the speaker would actually get to the important part. I like how you don't take your audience's time for granted. Your video editing also keeps things light and fun. Great job overall.

THIS VIDEO IS A LOT OF VALUE OMG! Thank you Jeff!

I have one of these tonight as a Travel Agent! I'm hoping I can do well so hopefully I can get a final interview and the job itself.

I'm a college student so a job like that would be amazing for me

👍👍

Hi! thank you for your videos :) Have an informational interview with the managing partner tomorrow, do you have any tips? Thanks!

Thank you so much Jeff! I just completed an interview and the person was very impressed with the questions! l also was thanked for the last question! You are the best :)

LIVING BUDDHA.. NICE ONE!!!

Wish I saw this two days ago🥲

Thanks for the tips! I have an interview tomorrow with job corps people and this helped me a lot! ☺️

I like your template. I reckon I should rebuild a rapport with some professionals by using the template strategically Thanks Jeff.

Ridiculous that this video has only 5k views. Deserves at least a million views!

That’s super helpful! I never followed with the interviewee because I didn’t know I was supposed to. Thanks for the advice Jeff!

Thanks Jeff! Would u pls share ur success and not so success stories w the coffee chats u had/have?:)

Thank you ☺️

This is LITERALLY amazing. I love how you explain things. It gives me a good sense of direction too! Already subscribed from the video before this (how to have informational interview)

How do you send a gentle reminder email to someone that has not messaged you back. I don't want to sound pushy.

Hi Jeff! I used your guide for an informational interview I had 3 weeks ago, and it went great! I tried to re-connect with the professional as he requested the following Monday, but still haven't heard back. Would you recommend reaching out again? P.S Your content is amazing

You're awesome!

Hi Jeff. Thanks for sharing these wonferful tips! May I know where is the link of the spreedsheet? Appreciate it!

Thanks so much for the helpful tips, Jeff!
Was wondering what your thoughts are on sending a portfolio link/resume in the intro email, before having had the coffee chat with the person?

Thank you Jeff!! those are really good tips!! and also, thanks for the template idea, you're totally right with the follow up! i didn't have that on my mind, and it's really important to track all that

Thank you Jeff for the networking spreadsheet!

Thanks for the video, Jeff! You might think the video is long but I always wished it was longer! I also love your spreadsheet by the way, it definitely looks better than the one I made 😆

Just one question, what if the other person doesn’t reply to your follow-up email after an interview? From your perspective, what could that signify? (or am I just overthinking this 😅)

Thanks for the video! Following up on the regular is definitely important. I struggle to see how frequently I should follow up otherwise though.

Thanks Jeff!
The spreadsheet will help keep track of professionals I have interacted in person or on LinkedIn.