A new book, “The Power of Small,” has a listening strategy from Bill Clinton that can help in group job interviews.
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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.

Because internships are 10- to 12-week positions, few media companies go to the expense of bringing in candidates for interviews. If the newsroom is interested in a distant candidate, it may ask for a telephone or video interview on Skype or iChat.