Informational interviews offer students an opportunity to practice their communication skills by initiating contact with a business professional and interview them to learn more about their industry, company, and career path.
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| Planning Timeline |
Detailed planning timeline for all work-based learning activities. |
Educator|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Worksite Tour | ||
| Request Email |
Customizable email template to use for recruiting WBL volunteers from local businesses. |
Educator|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Internship|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Resume Review Workshops|Worksite Tour | ||
| Confirmation Email - 4 Weeks |
Customizable email template to use for confirming logistics for WBL volunteer participation 4 weeks prior to an event. |
Educator|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Internship|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Resume Review Workshops|Worksite Tour|Mentorship | ||
| Student Timeline - Informational Interview |
Timeline for planning and implementing an informational interview. |
Student|Informational Interview | ||
| Finding Business Partners |
Students are guided through how to find prospective candidates for informational interviews. |
Student|Informational Interview | ||
| Phone Etiquette and Scripts |
Students are provided with phone etiquette tips in advance of an informational interview. |
Student|Informational Interview | ||
| Confirmation Email - 1 Week |
Customizable email template to use for confirming logistics for WBL volunteer participation 1 week prior to an event. |
Educator|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Internship|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Resume Review Workshops|Worksite Tour | ||
| Student Reflection - Informational Interview |
An opportunity for students to reflect on their Informational Interview experience and how it impacts their college and career plans.
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Student|Informational Interview | ||
| Student Thank You Note |
Customizable Thank You email template for student(s) to send to WBL volunteer(s) after an event. |
Student|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Internship|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Resume Review Workshops|Worksite Tour|Mentorship | ||
| Thank You Email |
Customizable Thank You email template for an educator to send to WBL volunteer(s) after an event. |
Educator|Career Fair|Guest Speaker|Informational Interview|Internship|Job Shadow|Mock Interview|Resume Review Workshops|Worksite Tour |
