It’s long been recommended that career searchers do informational interviews, that is, ask a person or two what the career is really like. In my clients’ experience, there is a far better way. Here’s ...

Want to know what a career is really like? Ask someone with first-hand experience. Talking to people about their jobs and asking them for advice and information is called an informational interview.

In an informational interview or a formal job interview, I try to be super helpful. I'm like every other military spouse, veteran or transitioning military member. I go in intending to show that ...