<p>I'm looking to pursue a new career path, and thought I'd talk to some people working in the sector within my city. How do I go about asking these people for an informational interview? I know I'm taking up some of their time, so I want to make it worth their while to meet with me.</p>
<p>You do it just the way you did it here. You describe your purpose, ask them for some time to discuss their career and interests, and then thank them after you are done.</p>
<p>Good luck to you. Hope these interviews help you in your career decisions.</p>