Which of the following is something you should NOT do in an informational

interview?

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Which of the following is something you should NOT do in an informational

interview?

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The question asks: 'Which of the following is something you should NOT do in an informational interview?' The provided data shows only one option: "Ask for a job". The answer options list is empty, so we lack the full set of choices to compare. Nevertheless, we can analyze the single option given.

Option: 'Ask for a job.' In an informational interview, the purpose is to learn about a role, industry, or company and to gather career guidance, not to secure employment. Asking for a job during this kind of conversation can come across as pushy or opportunistic, undermining the goal of building a relationship and obtaining candid insights. It may make the interviewer reluctant to share information or advice, since the interaction is not a formal interview and the interviewer is not in a position to offer a role at that moment.

Rationale for why this is something you should NOT do: the setting emphasizes curiosity, listening, and learning about pathways into the field; focusing on immediate employment can close off the opportunity to gain valuable information, mentorship, or broader context about the industry. It also risks giving the impression that you are only interested in the credential or entry point, rather than understanding the work itself.

If there were other options, we would compare them in terms of appropriateness for an informational interview. Since the options list is incomplete, we cannot assess all alternatives, but we can affirm that a primary disallowed action in this scenario is pressuring for a job during the information-gathering session.

In practice, a better approach is to steer the conversation toward learning about paths to entry, required skills, daily tasks, and potential next steps, and to politely ask for advice on how to pursue opportunities, followed by a potential later request for a referral or job consideration only after establishing rapport and demonstrating genuine interest.

KSB-112-005.2025F Class 6 Entrance Ticket Quiz - Résumé, Elevator Pitch and Networking (Career Development)

Which of the following is something you should NOT do in an informational interview?

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