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It could be a common alma mater, a mutual friend or having a shared overseas volunteer experience. |  02\u003Cbr>DON’T ask for a job\u003Cbr>You should treat an informational interview with the same preparation and seriousness you would an actual job interview, but expecting a job, as a result, could turn off the person you are meeting. |\n| --- | --- |\n|  03\u003Cbr>DO be prepared to take the lead\u003Cbr>Don’t expect the person you asked todo an informational interview to be the one to lead the discussion. Come prepared with specific (and wellresearched) questions. |  04\u003Cbr>DON’T make it all about you\u003Cbr>This is a chance to learn from the inside how a particular organization or career path operates. It’s not a place for you to share your life story and seek career guidance accordingly. Come ready with good questions. |\n\nMore advice: The do's and don'ts of informational interviews  \nInterview prep: 3 things to know  \nA top recruiter from Abt Associates, Stephanie Mansueto, talks about strategies and practices for all stages of the job interview process, includingthe preparation phase. Here are a few key tips for how to feel truly prepared.  \n01  \n02  \n03  \nKnow the format  \nMake sure you know how the questions will be asked, and who will ask them. Take time to learn about these individuals, as “how you answer questions could depend on the panelists’ background,” Mansueto says.  \nKnow the employer  \nMany organizations are “releasing a lot of their latest news or big company progress or updates on their Linked In company page,” rather than keeping their websites up to date, Mansueto says.  \nKnow the job description  \nIt will not only help you prepare your responses based on what the requirements are, but also help you come up with your own questions should the job description omit key details.  \nMore Advice: How to prepare for your next interview  \nMansueto speaks to our Career Account members on how to prepare for and execute a successful development job interview.  \nWatch: Master your next development job interview  \nGlobaldev Interview formats  \nDepending on which stage of the interview process, you’re likely to encounter one of the following key interview formats. 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