An informational interview is starkly different from a job interview. You are expected to be interested in how things get done, who does them and why. You should not ask questions about openings, hirings or even possible places you would fit in the company.

You should still dress like you're attending a job interview. This should be a no brainer. You will be in an office for a duration of time and it will make a better impression on the employer. Since 90% of jobs are never advertised you need to make sure that if something does come up in the next week, month or year you've made such an impression you will still be on the top of a managers mind.

While on the interview you should take notes. Serious, detailed notes about the process in which your interested. If you want to help supply-chain management, you better ask questions, take notes and focus your attention on those issues in the company regarding supply-chain management. Remember to write down names, numbers and email address of potential contacts.

Informational interviews are a wonderful opportunity to ask someone in the field your interested in to critique your resume. This is of course only if the interview goes so well that you feel that it would be appropriate.

Do not attempt to give people your resume if they do not seem interested, enthusiastic or receptive to the idea. The last thing you want is to be perceived like someone with less than genuine intentions.

Now that you have read about Informational Interview: Code of Conduct, may we suggest that you take the next step and check out Informational Interview: Questions to Ask on the Interview. It is important to us that we are able to help people as they recover and prosper after job loss, so please contact us with suggestions, corrections, and even your personal experiences. If you found this article or video to be helpful, we'd love for you to share it with a friend. Also, be sure to check out all of the amazing resources for your career transition in the  ILostMyJob.com Book Store!

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