How to Get the Most Out of an Informational Interview

With Swati Kadam, Ph.D., Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte

All about informational interviews

If you want to know more about a career, consider asking someone with first-hand experience for an informational interview. This brief meeting is an effective way to learn more and gain advice from someone with experience in a job, career path or industry that interests you. The interview provides insight into the realities of working in a certain position or field, whether the role is a good fit for you and if you should pursue it. In this article, we discuss what an informational interview offers, how to prepare for one and what do after it’s over.

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Biopatrika introduction by Charu Gupta Postdoc at University of Michigan and Narendra Chirmule Ph.D., CEO of SymphonyTech Biologics.

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Introduction

Introduction | Swati Kadam

Swati Kadam Ph.D. is Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte. She is a visionary, customer-centric, strategic marketer with a focus on developing integrated global upstream and downstream marketing tactics for on-market products and NPIs, driving revenue, operating targets, and marketing KPIs. Swati is a scientist with a strong technical background to communicate with R&D; robust understanding of applications, customer workflows, data analytics, and a deep understanding of market dynamics and trends. Skilled at translating complex technical knowledge for C-Suite leadership, Sales, Marketing, and Customers.

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Mock informational interview

Mock Informational Interview | Swati Kadam | Narendra Chirmule

If you want to know more about a career, consider asking someone with first-hand experience for an informational interview. This brief meeting is an effective way to learn more and gain advice from someone with experience in a job, career path or industry that interests you. The interview provides insight into the realities of working in a certain position or field, whether the role is a good fit for you and if you should pursue it. In this article, we discuss what an informational interview offers, how to prepare for one and what do after it’s over.

Watch this mock interview where Narendra Chirmule Ph.D., CEO of SymphonyTech Biologics plays role of job seeker and Swati Kadam Ph.D., Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte plays role of Industry professional.

EP3 | How To Get the Most Benefit From an Informational Interview | Swati Kadam | Narendra Chirmule

Informational interview Question & Answer part 1

Informational interview | Q&A | Part 1 | Swati Kadam

Question and Answer session on Informational interview with Swati Kadam Ph.D., Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte.

EP4 | How To Get the Most Benefit From an Informational Interview | Question & Answer | Swati Kadam

Informational interview Question & Answer part 2

Informational interview | Q&A | Part 2 | Swati Kadam

Question and Answer session on Informational interview with Swati Kadam Ph.D., Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte.

EP5 | How To Get the Most Benefit From an Informational Interview | Question & Answer | Swati Kadam

Informational interview Question & Answer part 3

Informational interview | Q&A | Part 3 | Swati Kadam

Question and Answer session on Informational interview with Swati Kadam Ph.D., Sr. Director, Oncology Product Management & Marketing at Veracyte.

EP6 | How To Get the Most Benefit From an Informational Interview | Question & Answer | Swati Kadam