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Quick summary
An informational interview request on LinkedIn starts with finding the right contact, sending a personalized connection request, and following up with a direct message once connected. This step-by-step process helps job seekers and career changers build professional relationships and gain insider industry knowledge.
Steps
- Find the right person on LinkedIn — such as someone in your target role or company — and open their profile.
- Send a connection request with a personalized note to start a professional conversation on the right foot.
- Click 'Send' to submit your connection request once your note is ready.
- Once your invitation is accepted, send a short follow-up message with your informational interview request.
- Click 'Send' on your message; if they agree, prepare for the conversation — if there is no response, follow up politely.
