Reference no: EM132297573 , Length: word count:1000

Informational Interview

This assessment is your final written work, and it must include the following:

1. A face-to-face interview:
• To be conducted with a professional from your chosen career
• Your interviewee will be a person (preferably a manager or one in a higher position) in your industry, working in Australia
• You must prepare well in advance to conduct the interview
o Contact several people you wish to interview to ensure that if one says ‘no' you have a backup. It is recommended you do the interview at least two weeks prior to the assignment deadline
o Call and send an invitation to confirm a time/date to do the interview (ensure it is in a public place near their place of work, if possible)
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o Prepare your questions for the interview and learn as much as possible about the person you will interview prior to speaking with them (take notes and/or record the interview with their permission)

2. Include your Reflective Journal notes
• Incorporate your interview findings with your learnings
o You must argue how/if what the interviewee said relates to what you have learnt from your Reflective Journal notes and the relevant literature
• Ensure you note the skills required in your profession and what you need to further develop
o Explain why the skills identified are important
o Include a detailed strategy of how you will improve your capacities
o What steps will you take to achieve your career goals.

Note: Harvard style referencing must be used.