Not structuring a networking meeting.

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This is where those in career transition may get lost. A meeting is not about having just a pleasant chat, and then hoping that things will just move in the direction you want.

The answer to this problem is simple, which is to structure the meeting with questions. There are three basic types of questions that should be utilized.

First, the personal connection. This is the “chat” part, the small talk, the possible armenia whatsapp phone number exploration of the other person’s career. The humanizing aspect that can make you memorable. It’s always a good idea to ask “So how did you get to this place in your career?” It appeals to ego, gets the other person talking, and…you might find some possible new ideas for yourself.

Second, and this is the bulk of the questioning, information and advice questions. Information questions are designed to demonstrate that you know what you’re talking about, and have done your homework. These are going to be questions oriented towards what the organization does and what you’ve learned about them. Advice questions are personal, about what they may perceive about your potential market, about how they think you might fit into that market, and suggestions about how you might best position yourself. Of course, you never would ask for a job, because that would put them and you in an awkward position, with a low odds chance for actually uncovering something at that moment.