Requesting an Interview
When you write a letter requesting an informational interview, make it clear that your purpose is to get information and advice, not to get a job. In the letter, introduce yourself and why you are writing. Indicate that you will follow up with a phone call to arrange a meeting time or a telephone interview. Do not enclose a resume; you are not asking for a job. If suggested by your contact, you can bring a resume to an in-person meeting or mail one to the person later for their advice and comments.
When requesting an informational interview:
- Introduce yourself and your purpose
- Explain how you got the contact’s name
- Describe your background and interest in the contact’s career field or organization
- Let the contact know how they can help you
- Inform them of when you intend to call
- Be brief and professional