# How to Become a Pro at Researching and Reaching Out for Interviews

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Podcast: [Writing Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/writing-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6364126)
Published: 2026-02-05T16:01:01+00:00
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-to-become-a-pro-at-researching-and-reaching-out-for-interviews . Researching and reaching out for interviews are two critical skills that every writer should know how to do. Here's a guide to get you started. Check more stories related to writing at: https://hackernoon.com/c/writing . You can also check exclusive content about #writing-tips , #hackernoon-blogging-course , #researching-advice , #interview-tips , #how-to-set-up-interviews , #how-to-conduct-research , #hackernoon-blogging-fellowship , #hackernoon-top-story , and more. This story was written by: @hackernoon-courses . Learn more about this writer by checking @hackernoon-courses's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com . Find good sources and don’t play a game of telephone with your sources. Don’t link to random articles that don't talk about your subject matter. Reach out to potential interview subjects by finding out the best way to contact them.

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