<ul><li>Informational interviews are invaluable for career growth. They’re informal chats that help you learn about roles, industries, and potential opportunities. To get one, Harvard advisor Gorick Ng suggests different approaches based on your familiarity with the person.</li><li>For direct contacts, remind them how you know each other, share your career goals, and request a meeting.</li><li>For second-degree connections, ask a mutual friend for an introduction, explaining your career interests.</li><li>For strangers, research commonalities, introduce yourself via LinkedIn or email, and request a brief chat.</li></ul>

3 ways to ask anyone for an informational interview, according to a Harvard career advisor

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