Interview an Alum - Virtually
Connect with an Alum Via LinkedIn
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 · 9 AM - 7 PM
Online : 201
Informational interviews are meetings in which you “interview” a professional in your area of interest. Your primary goal is to learn about this person’s career field and his or her background and experiences. You can also ask questions about how to become a competitive candidate in this field.
YOU CAN CONNECT WITH THESE ALUM VIA LINKEDIN. Please see their LinkedIn URL.
ALUMS INTERESTING IN CONNECTING WITH STUDENTS VIRTUALLY:
Brian Thackston (`10 English Literature, JD from University of Baltimore)
WebMechanix
Operations Director
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianthackston/
Sarah Holliday (`11 English, `14 MS Instructional Design and Technology)
University of Baltimore
Assistant Director, Programming and Technology
Emilie Llenado (`12 MPS Industrial Organizational Psychology
Freddie Mac
Senior Underwriting Associate
LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebell1/
About: The Business/Platform Manager in Commercial Real Estate Underwriting. I report to the Chief of Staff in my department, supporting training initiatives, data and analytical reporting, credit policy updates, new business initiatives, digital transformation, and transactional/operational needs.
Monica Berron (`13 Media and Communication Studies)
AP Ventures
Recruiter
LinkedIn URL: http://linkedin.com/in/monicaberron
About: I do marketing and outreach for STEM fellowships at the FDA
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An informational interview is a great way to expand your network by establishing a good connection with your interviewee. Some good reasons to conduct informational interviews:
- To get an insider’s perspective on a potential career path.
- To get valuable tips about how to gain entry into this field.
- To enlarge your circle of expert contacts in the area. (Remember, it’s often who you know that gets you the job.)
- To learn about a particular organization, how you might fit in and the employer’s challenges and needs.
Please see additional information about Informational Interviews and how to prepare on our website:
