Hi there,
I have an informal meeting with a top person in a major firm coming up soon but would like to discuss what CAN and CANNOT do in a situation like this, example:
1) Would be ok to take a small diary with written questions?
2) Is it ok to write the most important points that I feel will help me?
3) Is it ok to ask where inside the firm will my profile FIT best?
4) Can I ask for pieces of advice on areas to focus on for the official recruiting process?
5) Is it ok to dress more casual (i.e. without a tie) for a casual one-on-one talk inside the firm?
Thank you!
I mostly agree with Jakub, other than a few things. For point 3, this really depends on the firm. I work for BCG and I would have no idea what to do with this question. We differentiate our roles in such a way. I would recommend asking about specific practice areas that are of interest to you. Maybe read up on some of the firm's recent work in XYZ area. Also, for point 5, when is the meeting going to happen? You want to try to match what the other person is wearing, so if they are coming straight from work, they may be wearing business casual. You should too.
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