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Career Development Workshop to Focus on Informational Interviews
For Release: April 18, 2008Learn how to prepare for and benefit from informational interviews at Marylhurst University's career development workshop on Tuesday, May 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $10; Marylhurst students/alumni free. To register, call Marylhurst's Career Services office at 503.699.6271.
Peter Wallmark, a seasoned professional who has conducted more than 1000 informational interviews, will discuss proven strategies that build relationships and boost career options. Wallmark will share many tips on informational interviewing including how to arrange, prepare for and conduct an interview.
"Research shows that 85 percent of job opportunities are never advertised. Informational interviewing can be the key to this hidden job market," said Lynn Brown, Marylhurst's director of career services and internships. "Peter will explore how informational interviews can help individuals identify job opportunities and stay competitive in professional circles.
"One of the best sources for gathering information about an occupation is to talk to individuals working in the field," Brown added. "Informational interviews can also provide an inside look at an organization."
Marylhurst University, located one mile south of Lake Oswego on Highway 43, offers professional certificates and degrees for undergraduate and graduate studies.