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Informational interviews can be an important part of establishing your career. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn about various corporations, industries and hiring trends. These meetings will not only help you define your professional objectives, but also help you achieve them.

M ax Messmer is chairman and CEO of Robert Half International Inc. (RHI), parent company of Robert Half, ( http://www.roberthalf.com ), Accountemps ( http://www.accountemps.com ) and RHI Management Resources ( http://www.rhimr.com ). RHI is the world's first and largest specialized staffing firm placing accounting and finance professionals on a full-time, temporary and project basis. Messmer's most recent books are Motivating Employees For Dummies, Managing Your Career For Dummies, Job Hunting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, Human Resources Kit For Dummies (Hungry Minds, Inc.); and The Fast Forward MBA in Hiring (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.).

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