Pretend You're Fired Today

I’m surprised by how few executives know how to use exploratory interviews to their advantage. This is a great tool to learn new industries and discover unpublished opportunities in your field. Plus, it’s the best way to put yourself out there without declaring you are looking for a job! An exploratory interview can play an instrumental role in your career advances… and, as a job seeker, you really need to learn how to use it the right way. For this reason, today’s episode focuses on everything you need to know - and do! - before you set up your next informational interview with companies you’re interested in. Show highlights: The reason why companies love informational interviews even if they don't have a job opening right now! (3:54) How to turn the interview into a powerful networking tool and create opportunities for you. (4:44) What you must do immediately after you identify a company you want to explore. (5:40) How to ask for referrals without feeling awkward about it. (6:15) A word-for-word cold call