Not sure what you want to do after graduation? Informational interviews are one of the easiest and least stressful ways to explore careers.
An informational interview is a short conversation with a professional to learn about their career path, role, or industry — not a job interview. There’s no pressure and no expectation that you’re applying for a job.
Duke Career Hub’s Informational Interviewing Guide walks you through:
- How to reach out to professionals (with sample messages)
- What questions to ask during the conversation
- How to follow up with a thank you note
- Ways to build confidence and connections early
Through informational interviews, you can learn what different careers are really like, discover helpful internships or skills, and start building a professional network — even without a clear career plan.
If you have questions or want help getting started, you can always attend drop-in advising or schedule a career advising appointment via Handshake with a Career advisor.
