Did you miss the previous blog post in this series? Remember that an informational interview is your chance to get “inside information,” so take advantage of the opportunity! However, there are some “what not to do” items to keep in mind during an information interview. Don’t waste your interviewer’s time. Again, be sure that you’ve […]
Career Goal Planning: National Military Spouse Network
Career Goal Planning Thank you to the National Military Spouse Network for publishing our Career Goal Planning article. The new year is a perfect time to begin a new career! Do you have any tips for career goal planning? If so, we would love to hear them. Leave us a message in the comments.
Preparing For an Informational Interview
Did you miss the first post on our informational interview series? Before you request and schedule an informational interview, familiarize yourself with the person you’ll be interviewing, their job, the company, and the industry. You don’t want to waste someone’s time asking them questions that could be answered with a simple Google search. When you […]
G.I. Jobs Article – After the Interview
Amy Schofield was featured in G.I. Jobs’ article “What to Do After the Interview.” Make sure you head on over to G.I. Jobs for answers to the following post-interview questions: When should you follow up? Should you write a thank you note? What to avoid doing after the interview? What if you don’t want […]
Choosing Who to Interview for an Informational Interview
When seeking information about a job, company, or industry, there are a variety of sources that can provide what you need. These may include: Someone who is doing the job you want but at a different company than you are thinking of applying to. Someone who works in the industry you want to work in, […]
Informational Interviews – An Introduction
Informational Interviews What if you could get “inside information” about a company you’re interested in working for, or about a specific job you’re applying for? Well, there may be a way! Informational interviews (also called information sessions, informational meetings, or research interviews) are interviews you conduct to gather information as you prepare for a job […]
LinkedIn and Your Job Search
LinkedIn is quickly becoming one of the most utilized social media tool for job searching and networking. Do you know how to fully utilize LinkedIn to help further your career? To make the most of your LinkedIn® profile, Schofield Strategies recommends these five tips: 1. Searches on LinkedIn® return listings that display only photos, names, […]
Checking References: Do You Know What Yours Would Say?
Checking References You’ve aced the interview. Now you’re waiting on a call back for a job offer once the company finishes checking your references and completes your background check. You’re almost certain your references will all have positive things to say about you. But do they?? Finding out what your previous employers would say about […]
