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My personal experiences with Informational Interviews (which I did extensively to look for options outside academia which might be suitable for me):
No one, yes *no one* refused. Quite the contrary: Most of them were quite enthusiastic to talk about their jobs. I even had some cases (where I only asked informally, and did not ask for any definite appointment because of anxiety) that *I* was approached a little bit later and was asked “By the way, we did not make an appointment. When should we meet? When does it suit you?”
From of my experiences, “Informational Interviews” are a nearly perfect tool for any ‘academic leaver’. You gain confidence, you meet a lot of interesting people, and you have the chance to get priceless information. There is absolutely no reason to be afraid.
Steffen, thanks so much for this. It’s so great to hear people’s positive experiences of information interviewing, because the idea of it can be so intimidating. That’s so cool, too, about it being your interviewees themselves who followed up with YOU!