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Virtual Informational Interview Challenge (Elective and Optional)

Location: United States
Experience Type: Optional Elevate Experiences
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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

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Year: Year 1 or Year 2 (Elective and Optional)
Time: 6–10 hours
Requirement: 3 informational interviews + notes + LinkedIn connections + 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

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

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