Using Informational Interviews to Network and Advance in Your Career

Using Informational Interviews to Network and Advance in Your Career

By New York Public Library Career Services Department
Online event

Overview

Join us discussion on how to use informational interviews for not just networking, but creating new career opportunities.

*This event is online via Zoom

Are you ​​​​​looking to make your next career move or expand your professional network? Join us for a webinar on informational interviews and how to use them not just for insight—but for real opportunity.

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • What an Informational Interview is used for
  • How to confidently reach out to professionals
  • The structures for conversations that are both curious and strategic
  • High-impact questions that can open doors
  • How to build genuine relationships that can lead to mentorships, referrals, or career pivots

Led by strategic leader Molly Gilson, this session will equip you with actionable tools to make a lasting impression and unlock the next step in your journey.

Registration is required, and space is limited. Sign up today to secure your spot!

Molly Gilson is a strategic leader with over 10 years of experience in the technology sector, specializing in customer success, data-driven process improvement, and go-to-market strategy. She has held leadership roles at companies like HubSpot and Constrafor, where she managed global teams and led initiatives that improved efficiency and customer experience across markets. Molly earned her MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a BA from Colgate University. Passionate about access to knowledge and lifelong learning, she’s excited to bring her expertise in technology and service to support community-oriented educational initiatives. In her free time, you can find her hiking with her dog or reading in the park.

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Category: Business, Career

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Highlights

  • 1 hour
  • Online

Location

Online event

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Free
Nov 20 · 1:00 PM PST