The activity shows students how to write an effective email to ask for an informational interview across a variety of real-world situations. Each time, students learn to use a single email to introduce themselves, build trust and show authenticity.Learning outcome: A well-written “cold call” email for an informational interview can open a new door and lead to career opportunities in all kinds of ways.----Special note: you have a sample pack activity that accompanies Danny Rubin's book, Wait, How Do I Write This Email?, a collection of 100+ templates for networking, the job search and LinkedIn.Each book features 40+ additional classroom activities on more in-demand topics, including:Email etiquetteNetworkingInternship/job search emailsResumeLinkedInPhone etiquetteSee the 100+ activities from the Rubin Education online curriculum (covers employability, business promotion and leadership)If you'd like to explore the additional material and learn about pricing, please fill out this short contact form and a Rubin Education learning specialist will follow up with you. 

Whatever job you're going for there are some personal qualities and skills every employer will want you to have. You can't just rely on qualifications to get you the job - things like reliability, enthusiasm, teamwork and communication skills are also important. Learn about these key characteristics and how you can show potential employers that you have them. In this video we talk to employers, job seekers and training providers in Victoria, Australia. You can get some ideas on the kind of work experience employers are interested in, the type of skills you need to develop and what will make you stand out from other job applicants.