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I realize that I hate requests that feel lazy + vague.
Avoid: *follows my social media acct, likes 10 pics, and sends DM. "I love you work, let& #39;s chat."
Like... what? who are you? chat about what?
I& #39;m not offended by a stranger who regularly engages + has SPECIFIC questions. https://twitter.com/dramberthornton/status/1316745827021467655">https://twitter.com/dramberth...
Avoid: *follows my social media acct, likes 10 pics, and sends DM. "I love you work, let& #39;s chat."
Like... what? who are you? chat about what?
I& #39;m not offended by a stranger who regularly engages + has SPECIFIC questions. https://twitter.com/dramberthornton/status/1316745827021467655">https://twitter.com/dramberth...
Fun Fact: I used to be a career coach at UT Austin (Hook Em!)
I gave students 4 keys to sending a successful request for informational interviews:
1. Show you& #39;ve done your homework
2. Point out something you have in common
3. Have a clear ask
3. Give them a chance to say no
I gave students 4 keys to sending a successful request for informational interviews:
1. Show you& #39;ve done your homework
2. Point out something you have in common
3. Have a clear ask
3. Give them a chance to say no
1. Show them you& #39;ve done your homework
Hi Dr. Whoever,
I recently came across your article "name it" in my psychology class. I was so intrigued and never considered how much XYZ contributed to childhood development. In fact, I brought up your article in my social work class.
Hi Dr. Whoever,
I recently came across your article "name it" in my psychology class. I was so intrigued and never considered how much XYZ contributed to childhood development. In fact, I brought up your article in my social work class.
2. Point out something you have in common
When I learned that you& #39;re an alum of UT Austin, I wanted to reach out.
When I learned that you& #39;re an alum of UT Austin, I wanted to reach out.
3. Have a clear ask
Would you be open to a 15 min call to discuss how you gained clarity about your career even with so few Black professors and faculty with your research interests?
Would you be open to a 15 min call to discuss how you gained clarity about your career even with so few Black professors and faculty with your research interests?
4. Give them a chance to say no
I understand that now may be a busy time and you may be unavailable. If that& #39;s the case, I understand and look forward to reading more of your work in the future.
Best,
I understand that now may be a busy time and you may be unavailable. If that& #39;s the case, I understand and look forward to reading more of your work in the future.
Best,
Last piece of info.
I& #39;d tell students to send out 10 requests like that + expect maybe 2-3. Why? Because some folks hate informational interviews OR your email went to spam.
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Then I wished them GOOD LUCK!
I& #39;d tell students to send out 10 requests like that + expect maybe 2-3. Why? Because some folks hate informational interviews OR your email went to spam.
Then I wished them GOOD LUCK!
