“Informational Interviews”
Review the link on “Informational Interviews” and the importance of networking at: How an Informational Interview Can Boost Your Career (thebalancecareers.com)
In your discussion post address the following:
From the readings, what networking events might you believe to be beneficial based on your career goals/profession? Why?
Have you attended career/industry events in the past? What was your experience?
Conduct a search on eventbrite/meetup/or FB events. What career events might be beneficial for you to attend? Why?
Have you conducted informational interviews in the past? If yes, what was your experience like?
Sample Solution
Networking events beneficial to my career goals
Based on my career goals and profession (research scientist in artificial intelligence), I believe the following networking events might be beneficial:
- AI conferences and meetups: These events provide opportunities to meet other AI researchers, practitioners, and recruiters. They also offer opportunities to learn about the latest advances in AI and to network with potential collaborators and employers.
- Industry events hosted by tech companies: These events often feature speakers from the company and provide opportunities to network with employees and recruiters. They can be a good way to learn more about the company culture and to get your foot in the door.
- Career fairs: Career fairs are a great way to meet with representatives from a variety of companies and to learn about job openings. They can also be a good way to get your resume in front of potential employers.
- AI for Good Summit (Eventbrite): This summit will bring together AI researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss how AI can be used to solve social and environmental challenges.
- Women in AI Meetup (Meetup): This meetup is for women who are interested in AI. It provides opportunities to network with other women in the field and to learn about the latest advances in AI.
- Google AI Career Fair (Facebook): This career fair is hosted by Google AI and features representatives from a variety of AI teams at Google. It is a good opportunity to learn about job openings at Google and to network with Google employees.