Posted: April 24th, 2025

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 identified the type of industry, function and/or job of  interest (photography).  But aside from the Job Description, how much do you actually  know about what you’re stepping into and whether or not it will be a  good fit for you?

Informational interviews can be a powerful tool to help assist you.   Take a look at the video which describes what an informational interview  is.

Video Link: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6Pa4ZB4mvQ 

Find someone in your desired industry (photography) > conduct an informational interview >  reflect on the following –

1- Who did you talk to-? (Name, industry, function/position*)

2- Did you meet in person-? Where?

3- What did you learn from the conversation-?  Did it surprise you-?

4- Who did they recommended you talk to**-?  (Name, contact info, industry, function/ position)

5- In reflecting over the experience, is this still an industry you want to pursue?