Question

Ben is interested in becoming a counselor for military veterans. He decides to contact his local Veterans Affairs hospital to see if he can speak one-on-one with a current counselor to gain insights into the position. This is called a(n) __________.

Answer 1

Answer:

Informational interview

Explanation:

An Informational Interview is a kind of interview of a meeting where an individual seeking for a job seek advice from someone else in the career of interest or company. The essence is to have an understanding of the culture of the work place or what the career of interest entails.

It can also be referred to as a conversation between a potential job seeker or applicant and an employee currently working in the company. Although an informational interview doesn't get you the job, but it gives one an insight on the personality and interests that fits the job.