Katen Consulting

Dear Friends,
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How can you be confident that you're being perceived the way you want by leadership, if you're not sure how leadership perceives you?

There are four core areas that people consistently use to evaluate one another.

1. Appearance

2. Communication

3. Interactions

4. Social Business Etiquette

Research shows that within the first few seconds of meeting you, people make certain significant determinations. These impressions are a result of both conscious and unconscious stimuli, including:

• Education level

• Competence

• Level of sophistication

• Trustworthiness

• Economic status Individuals can unconsciously undermine themselves in one or more of the four core areas—this is usually due to a lack of self-awareness.

Could the same be true with you? Could you be undermining yourself?

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✋ 5 Strategies For a Successful Informational Interview

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1. Do Your Research

While the purpose of an informational interview is for you to get more information, you still want to research the company and have a general understanding of the industry before you get there. The more you know ahead of time, the more specific your questions will be. The more prepared you are, the more interested and capable you’ll look, which means the more credibility you'll reflect and, therefore, the more seriously you’ll be taken.

2. Mind Your Manners

Rolling up ten minutes late in your Converse sneaks isn’t going to impress anyone - keep interview etiquette in mind for informational interviews. Arrive to your appointment 10-15 minutes early, dress in appropriate professional attire for the world your walking into, and turn your smartphone off! If on U.S. soil when you meet your interviewer, make eye contact, smile, introduce yourself, offer a firm, brief handshake (both when you enter and exit), and sit only when invited.

3. Be Prepared

Just like you would for a real interview, set aside plenty of time to prepare for the meeting. You should have prepared a list of questions you’d like to ask about the person’s position, company, and background.

4. Bring Your Resume

Don’t be caught off guard if your informational interviewer asks you interview-like questions—you should always be prepared to share your capabilities, accomplishments, and what distinguishes you, if you’re asked. Better yet, bring your résumé. You never know when someone might ask for it - or you can ask to leave it with the interviewer for future consideration.

5. Follow Up

Thank the person for taking the time to meet with you - both verbally and in writing - within 24 to 48 hours of the meeting. In addition, if your interviewer asked you to send in your résumé or provide any other information, do it right away - while you’re still top-of-mind for him/her.