Conduct 3 virtual informational interviews with professionals via Zoom or phone. Build your network from anywhere — no campus visit required.
ELECTIVE
Virtual Informational Interview Challenge (Elective and Optional)
Commuter-Friendly · 3 Conversations, 3 Perspectives
Year: Year 1 or Year 2 (Elective and Optional)
Time: 6–10 hours
Time: 6–10 hours
Requirement: 3 informational interviews + notes + LinkedIn connections + reflection
Verification: Interview notes + LinkedIn screenshots + 500-word reflection
Verification: Interview notes + LinkedIn screenshots + 500-word reflection
🏠 Commuter-Friendly: All virtual · Schedule around your life · Evenings & weekends OK
About This Activity
Conduct 3 virtual informational interviews with professionals in your field of interest. Schedule around your work and class commitments — all conversations happen via Zoom or phone. Build your professional network regardless of where you live.
Badges Earned
Professional Communications
Career Critical Thinker
Collaboration Champion
Career Critical Thinker
Collaboration Champion
How to Complete
1
Find 3
Professionals via LinkedIn/alumni
2
Schedule
Zoom/phone at your convenience
3
Interview
20-30 min guided conversations
4
Connect
LinkedIn + thank-you + reflection
💡 Pro Tip: Illinois Tech alumni are 3x more likely to respond to student outreach. Mention Elevate and Illinois Tech in your request — shared alma mater opens doors!
Elevate: elevate@illinoistech.edu · MTCC Suite 106 · (312) 567-6800
