Here are some final notes on asking good informational interview questions:

☛ Type out a list of the informational interview questions you want to ask and bring it with you.

☛ Once you ask the first couple of questions, you probably will not need the list anymore. Typically, your interview will turn into more of a conversation, so you will not need the list to generate discussion, but you'll still have your list ready to ensure you get all of the information you need.

☛ It is fine to take notes during an informational interview. Just ask your contact for permission first to ensure he or she feels comfortable with that.

☛ Always bring your resume to an informational interview. It is not always appropriate to present your resume during this type of interview, but the conversation may naturally turn in that direction. If your contact asks to see your resume, that is a good sign and you will want to be prepared.

☛ Bring your own personal business cards to every informational interview. Your contact may not know about any job leads at the time, but something might come up in the near future, so you will want to ensure that he or she has all of your contact information. Providing a personal business card is the easiest, most professional way to ensure your contact has that information.