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Hi, my name is Tyrell Hawkins and I’m currently enrolled in a course called Academic Strategies for the IT Professional at Kaplan University. My final project is to interview someone in the field I want to pursue once I receive my degree. I was wondering if there was an available IT Professional I can interview for my project. It will only take about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. You can contact me at: [snipped] or [snipped]

Thank you.

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Practical guidance to turn a short informational interview into a useful, low-effort exchange — for and volunteers such as .

Do this before the meeting: send a one-paragraph purpose, two brief goals, and two possible time windows. Ask whether recording or direct quotes are acceptable. Prepare a prioritized question list so the most important items get covered if time runs short. Start the conversation with quick context (current role, how a typical day looks), then focus on tools/skills, a recent project, common challenges, how the person keeps skills current, and one or two pieces of advice for someone starting out. During the call, keep questions concise, pause to take notes, and avoid pushing for proprietary details. Afterward, email a short thank-you and a one-paragraph draft of any quote you plan to use so the interviewee can approve or correct it.

Suggested questions:

  • What does a typical day look like for you?
  • Which tools or skills do you use most often?
  • Describe a recent project and your role.
  • What problems do you deal with repeatedly?
  • How do you learn new tools or stay current?
  • What would you advise someone entering this field?

Volunteers should set clear boundaries: confirm time zone and contact method, state any confidentiality limits, and say whether they permit being quoted. A short confirmation message reduces no-shows and keeps expectations aligned.

Simple confirmation template:

Subject: Interview confirmation — [Name] on [Date, Time, TZ]

Hi [Name],

Confirming our [phone/Skype] conversation on [date, time, time zone]. Estimated length: [minutes]. Purpose: [one sentence]. I would like to record/take notes (please confirm). If any topics are off-limits, let me know.

Thanks,

[Your name]

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Sure, I'd be happy to contact you, but [snipped] or [snipped] are both out of service/disconnected.

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Sure, I'd be happy to contact you, but [snipped] or [snipped] are both out of service/disconnected.

Are you willing to do a interview with me on your job?

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Provided a few conditions are met, then yes.

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