Networking & Information Interviewing Sites

Networking & Information Interviewing

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10 Tips for Successful Business Networking - Business Know How
Designed to help people in the business world expand their networking skills.
www.businessknowhow.com/tips/networking.htm

Campus Access
Aimed at youth in high school, university and college; offers valuable tips and advice in all areas of job searching, such as how to network and prepare a strong resume.
http://www.campusaccess.com

Canadian Careers - Canadian Associations
A collection of links to association sites organized by sector.
http://www.canadiancareers.com/sector.html

Information Interviews: Purpose & Procedures - University of British Columbia (UBC)
Find tips on how to prepare for an information interview including a telephone script sample and possible questions to ask.
http://www.careers.ubc.ca/download/resources_information.pdf

Informational Interviewing - Harvard College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Get advice on conducting an informational interview and learn proper business etiquette tips.
http://www.ocs.fas.harvard.edu/students/resources/infointerviewing.htm

Information Interviewing Tutorial - Quintessential Careers
This comprehensive tutorial from Quintessential Careers covers all aspects of the information interviewing process.
http://www.quintcareers.com/informational_interviewing.html

Information Interviews - Career Journal.com
Discover the effectiveness of networking from the employers point of view.
http://www.careerjournal.com/jobhunting/interviewing/20040804-hirsch.html

MIT’s Office of Career Services
Provides a detailed explanation of the mechanics of networking and lists numerous benefits.
http://web.mit.edu/career/www/workshops/networking

Network, Interview, & Negotiate - The Riley Guide
Planning to network at a convention, trade show or the internet? Look for articles, links to network websites and 'netiquette' tips.
http://www.rileyguide.com/netintv.html

Possibilities: Toronto's Online Employment Resource Centre
Find out what's on and where to go in the GTA - job & career fairs, trade shows, new programs, workshops and more - free registration is required to access content.
http://www.poss.ca/index.asp

The Informational Interview - The Princeton Review
This site gives a concise explanation of this form of networking. Find tips on how to prepare and discover what to expect during the informational interview.
http://www.princetonreview.com/cte/articles/cresearch/infoInterview.asp

Using Networks for Job Hunting and Information Interviews
Learn how to form your own network of contacts, how to approach someone for an informational interview and what questions to ask.
http://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/careerEd/jobApplications/research/