Informational interviewing

- Work culture can be hard to determine,…but it's not impossible.…It just takes a little work.…Many companies promote their culture on their website.…Although a good starting point on its own,…the website may not be enough…to fully reflect the culture.…Combining a website review…with secondary research can be valuable…and is recommended.…Some good secondary sources include the career section…of the organization's website,…recent press releases and news articles on the organization,…LinkedIn profiles of those in positions you're seeking,…and comments on sites like Glassdoor.…

You don't want to spend all of your time…online doing research.…There are some things you just can't find online.…An online search usually won't tell you…how people work together,…what balance you'll have with your life,…or if you'll have autonomy.…Informational interviewing is asking people…who work in your industry of interest…what it's like to do their job…or what it's like to work for their company.…This technique can be used…at any point, whether you're thinking about your first job,…