Although it's true that putting yourself out there will improve your chances of landing a job offer, during an informational interview the focus isn't on employment but on information gathering. (sciencemag.org)
In addition, researching the company you're looking to join will score you big bonus points towards landing the job offer in the first place. (blog.simplyhired.com)
You've just landed a job offer and you are about to take it. (careerladder.sg)