Interview an Alum–Yousuf Ahmad-Afternoon-Thurs., Nov. 7th

Yousuf Ahmad (`12 Political Science)- see bio below

These 45-minute informational interviews are meetings in which you “interview” a professional in your area of interest. Your primary goal is to learn about this person’s career field and his or her background and experiences. You can also ask questions about how to become a competitive candidate in this field.

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An informational interview is a great way to expand your network by establishing a good connection with your interviewee. Some good reasons to conduct informational interviews:

- To get an insider’s perspective on a potential career path.
- To get valuable tips about how to gain entry into this field.
- To enlarge your circle of expert contacts in the area. (Remember, it’s often who you know that gets you the job.)
- To learn about a particular organization, how you might fit in and the employer’s challenges and needs.

Please see additional information about Information Interviews and how to prepare on our website:
https://careers.umbc.edu/students/network/informational-interviews/

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Yousuf Ahmad (`12 Political Science)

Baltimore City State’s Attorney, Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs
The Director of Policy & Legislative Affairs serves as the direct liaison between the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City (SAO) and elected officials. The position is responsible for establishing internal office communication protocols with state, federal, and local representatives. The Director is also responsible for establishing and overseeing the SAO’s legislative agenda.  In addition, the Director coordinates and oversees grant funding research, writing and reporting.