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How to respectfully ask people for their time

How to respectfully ask people for their time

Be brief, specific and flexible

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Mandy Hofmockel
Jul 14, 2022
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One topic that comes up frequently during coaching calls with folks navigating journalism career changes is how to respectfully ask someone for their time and insights.

Whether you’re requesting an informational interview, want to find out what it’s like to work at an organization or just hope to hear more about how a journalist got to where they are tod…

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