6 things to look for online as you prepare to interview for a journalism job

An informational interview can be an effective way to network and to build a relationship with a prospective employer, even when there are no job openings. But avoid the pitfalls.

These are three primary approaches an interviewer might take with you. Most interviewers will use a combination of these approaches.

One key difference between a journalistic interview and a job interview is that the former typically attempts to uncover what happened in the past, while the latter should indicate what will happen in the future.