Hi, fellow Dukie!

Ready to build authentic relationships that open aligned job opportunities? An informational interview is one of the most approachable and low-pressure ways to build connections and learn about organizations, industries, and roles that you’re interested in. This guide will help you conduct an informational interview in a way that feels easy, warm, and mutually supportive - not transactional.

I’ve conducted hundreds of informational interviews in my previous roles as the Director of Alumni Career Services at Emory University + a Senior Recruiter for McKinsey & Company. These are the powerful questions that unlock real career breakthroughs – because one conversation can change everything.

Happy connecting!

Sarah Baker Coombs ‘13

Founder, SBC Executive Coaching | Duke Alumni Association Partner Coach