Informational Interview Guide
for College Students
By Lasse Palomaki | © 2025 The Strategic Student LLC
What to Expect
Skip the guesswork and unlock a complete blueprint on informational interviews through this comprehensive guide for college students. The advice covered is grounded in practical, real-world insights. (This guide is not major- or industry-specific.)
By the end of this guide, you should feel confident in your ability to:
✓ Find and reach out to professionals in your target fields
✓ Ask the right questions and lead conversations with confidence
✓ Leverage insights to grow your network and advance your career
No more guesswork. No more confusion. Just actionable tactics you can apply today.
What’s inside?
30+ pages of step-by-step instructions and actionable templates (and 50+ high-impact questions to ask).
Bonus: Along with access to this comprehensive guide, all students who purchase the guide will be entered into a monthly raffle for a FREE virtual informational interview with Lasse! This is an opportunity to get college- and career-related advice directly from Lasse!
Informational Interview Guide
$9.99
✓ 30+ pages of tactics and templates
✓ 50+ high-impact questions
✓ Lifetime updates
Bonus: Along with access to this comprehensive guide, all students who purchase the guide will be entered into a monthly raffle for a FREE virtual informational interview with Lasse! This is an opportunity to get college- and career-related advice directly from Lasse!
FAQ
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This guide equips college students with a proven strategy to navigate informational interviews effectively, from identifying the right professionals to connect with to asking impactful questions that uncover valuable industry insights. Unlike generic advice, this guide is specifically tailored to the unique challenges students face and focuses on practical, step-by-step actions you can take to build meaningful connections and advance your career.
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No, this guide is designed for all college students, regardless of their major or grade level. Whether you're a freshman exploring career options or a senior preparing for the job market, the strategies in this guide will help you conduct effective informational interviews and gain valuable industry insights to advance your career.
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This guide will help you stand out by teaching you how to leverage informational interviews to gain valuable insights directly from professionals in your target industries. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions to uncover career exploration advice, understand daily responsibilities, and determine if a role aligns with your skills and interests. Through these conversations, you’ll also receive industry-specific advice on how to break into your desired field, refine your application materials, and learn what companies truly value. By mastering the art of informational interviews, you’ll gain the knowledge and connections needed to set yourself apart from other students competing for internships and jobs.
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Absolutely. Even if you’re not actively job searching, this guide will help you build a strong network and gain valuable industry insights through informational interviews. The connections and knowledge you gain now will position you for success when you're ready to explore internships or job opportunities in the future.
This guide is intended for educational and informational purposes only. While the strategies and advice provided aim to assist students in their internship and job search, The Strategic Student LLC does not guarantee employment or any specific job outcomes as a result of using this guide. Success depends on individual effort, qualifications, and other factors beyond the scope of this guide.
