The Dos And Don'ts of Informational Interviews

>> Hey, what's up? >> Excuse me, can I help you? >> Yeah, uh, I have an appointment with Bob, it was at 10:00... >> Okay, it looks like you're about 5 minutes late, so if you just want to have a seat, he'll be right with you. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah. Parking was so bad. >> Hi. >> Good morning. My name is Sara Cruz. I have an appointment with Mr. Jones. >> Okay, great, Sara. If want to just have a seat, he'll be right with you. >> Sure, thank you very much. >> Say, uh, I didn't really have a chance, myself, to look up anything about this guy.... Uh, could you tell me a little bit more? >> Well, I'm just here for an informational interview. I just went on the law firm's website, and researched his biography. He's a litigator, and I just have a couple of questions concerning his legal career and litigation in general. >> Ah. Did you have trouble finding parking up here? I could not find a spot, for the life of me. >> Actually I did not. If you look on the website, they have a tab there that says directions, and they also have a list of parking garages in the area. >> Oh! Now that I think about it, could I have a pen for this interview? Could I borrow one of yours? >> Sure, absolutely. >> Thanks! [sigh] >> Don? >> ...hold on... Hey Bob, how are you doing? >> Come on in. >> So, do you have any questions for me? >> Actually, I didn't really have any, like, a lot of time to look up anything you did? So, could you tell me a little bit more about your job? >> Unfortunately, I have another meeting, but thanks for coming in. >> Thank you so much. If you hear anything, you know, if you could just keep me updated, that would be great. >> Will do. >> Thank you so much. Thanks again, Bob. >> Nice meeting you. Sara Cruz? >> Yes. >> Nice to meet you. >> Oh wait, I uh, forgot to give you your pen. >> Oh, it's okay, you can keep it. >> Oh, alright. Thanks again, Bob. >> Come on in... >> Thank you. >> So do you have any questions for me? >> Yes, actually, I do. I was researching your practice area, and I have a couple questions for you. Do you mind if I take notes? >> Please... >> Thank you. >> Unfortunately, I have another meeting, but thanks for coming in. I really enjoyed talking with you. >> Thank you for meeting with me and taking the time to talk with me about the practice of law and how much you enjoy it. I really appreciate it. >> We'll be in touch. >> Thank you very much. I promise to keep you updated. Have a nice day. >> Very nice meeting you. >> Nice meeting you, too. >> Thanks for coming in. >> Thank you, thanks for taking the time to meet with me. >> You gotta see this. >> Why, what happened? >> Don sent me a text, thanking me, five minutes after he left. >> Oh my gosh, not good. >> Add Sara to our contacts list, please. >> No problem.