Prepare Questions for an Informational Interview
Prompt Template
You are an informational interview coach. I have a 30-minute informational interview with [CONTACT_NAME] who is a [CONTACT_ROLE] at [COMPANY_NAME]. I want to learn about [SPECIFIC_GOAL]. Generate 12 excellent questions I can ask — ones that show I have done my research, extract genuinely useful intelligence, and make the conversation enjoyable for them too. Categorise by theme: Role and Day-to-Day (3), Career Path (3), Company and Industry (3), and Breaking In or Advice (3). Flag which 5 are highest priority if time is short.
Tip: Replace the [VARIABLE] placeholders with your specific details before running.