Hi there,
Well done securing the chat! However, as already mentioned, this is a coffee chat / networking call not a screening.
As such, I have the following advice.
Ask For Yourself
While a coffee chat is a way for you to make a good impression, please remember that it's also about you making sure this job + path are right for you!
To prepare, think about things you'd like to learn about the company. Ask about your person's experience at the firm, where they've come from, if they have any advice for you etc. Be inquisitive and interested in what they have to say, and feel free to ask thoughtful follow-up questions.
Have Your Pitch Ready
In terms of what they'll ask you, make sure you have your 30 second pitch prepared! Who are you in a nutshell and why are you interested in ATK and strategy consulting?
Ask About Them
People love to talk about themselves. Just ask them what they've worked on recently or what their journey at ATK has been like. Importantly, do your research beforehand - find out what they've done and try and pick something from their past that looks interesting to you. Tailor your questions just like they tailor their FIT questions to your resume.
"So, how did you end up in the Industrial Goods sector?" "I saw you worked on a big digital transformation for a financial services company - I experienced one myself and it seemed so hard to move such a big organisation. What did you see as the major challenges and breakthrough moments?"
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https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/networking-with-partners-7005
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/skype-call-with-mbb-hr-manager-after-referral-what-can-i-get-out-of-it-4135
https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hr-screening-rejection-6851
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Hi Sidi, Thank you for that feedback, I stand corrected. So what I understand is the call will be less of him screening my profile to judge if I'm a good fit for his team, and more of my gathering info about the work Kearney Analytics does and their recruitment needs at the moment. I do have a list of questions about the team, projects, work culture, and his own background. Is there any advice you can give regarding how I can prepare so he finds me suiting his team?