Informational Interview Request

Help me request an informational interview.

The person:
- Name: [THEIR NAME]
- Title: [THEIR ROLE]
- Company: [THEIR COMPANY]
- How I know of them: [CONNECTION/RESEARCH/REFERRAL]
- What I want to learn: [SPECIFIC QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR
  CAREER, INDUSTRY, OR COMPANY]

My situation:
- Current role: [YOUR ROLE]
- Career goal: [WHAT YOU'RE WORKING TOWARD]
- Why this person specifically: [WHAT MAKES THEM THE RIGHT
  PERSON TO TALK TO]

Write:
1. Initial request email (under 150 words):
   - Reference how I found them
   - Explain why I'm reaching out to them specifically
   - Ask for 20-30 minutes of their time
   - Offer flexible scheduling
   - Make it easy to say yes or no

2. Preparation guide:
   - 8-10 questions to ask during the interview
   - Questions to AVOID (that would make it feel like a
     job interview)
   - How to naturally mention my job search without being
     pushy
   - How to ask for referrals tactfully

3. Thank-you email template (to send within 24 hours)

4. Follow-up plan (how to maintain the relationship
   after the conversation)