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Informational Interview Request Letter
Free informational interview request letter template for reaching out to someone to learn about their career, company, or industry.
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This free informational interview request letter covers The Ask, Flexibility with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Informational Interview Request Letter
[Date]
Dear [Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I'm [brief context — a student studying X, currently working in Y, exploring a transition into Z]. I came across your work at [Company/via connection] and would love to learn more about your experience in [Field/Role].
The Ask
Would you be open to a brief [15-20 minute] conversation about your career path and [specific topic]? I'm not looking for a job directly from you — I'm hoping to learn from your perspective.
Flexibility
I'm happy to work around your schedule, whether that's a quick call, video chat, or even a few questions over email if that's easier for you.
Thank you for considering — I really appreciate your time either way.
Best, [Your Name] [Contact Information / LinkedIn]
*Being explicit that you're not asking for a job (just their perspective) is what actually gets busy people to say yes — it removes the awkwardness they might otherwise feel about disappointing you if they have no openings.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 2 standard sections: The Ask, Flexibility
- 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this informational interview request letter template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this informational interview request letter is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this informational interview request letter cover?
This business template includes The Ask, Flexibility. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 8 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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