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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]am i the only one who's never heard of 'informational interview' before?[/quote]
Yes. Are you very old?[/quote]

I have heard of it but I never use this phrase while networking nor has anyone used it with me (I am in a field with a lot of upheaval right now so I do get these requests frequently).

I disagree with OP because I think plenty of people like or at least don't mind connecting with others this way and also people can say no if it's just a bad time or even not a fit or whatever.

But I think the term makes it sound like a bigger ask in terms of time and formality than what you really want - an opportunity to connect, general advice, and to keep an open ear for opportunities.[/quote]

What phrase do you use? Do you just ask them to coffee to talk about their job? I think informational interview as a phrase might be helpful in making it clear this is not a social/dating connection.

I’ve never done an informational interview, but just out of curiosity- is there any expectation as to who pays? I’d guess normally each person pays for themself. But if I had asked the other person for the meeting, I’d want to show appreciation by paying. And on the other hand, if I were meeting someone very young like a student, I’d want to pay.[/quote]

"Would love to connect to hear about your role / industry / career / etc."

I'm a 40+ yo married mom of two kids, been in my field a long time. No one thinks it's dating/social. That part made me chuckle, PP.[/quote]

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