Best time to ask for invitational interviews (networking)

Hi there,

I would not propose a very specific day and time. However you can suggest a period like “If suitable, I would be happy if we could keep in touch next week, whenever more convenient for you”.

As a side note, I would not recommend to use LinkedIn to reach out, emails work a lot better.

You can find more tips here:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/hey-everyonehope-all-is-well-3176

Best,

Francesco

Hi! 

I would be proactive and recommend two / three slots (mainly late afternoon / evening( across a couple of different days and see what they reply.

If they are not available in those slots, they will likely propose alternative ones.

Hope this helps.

Best,

Anto

Hello,

I agree with the other experts' advice here. Reach out, show your interest, and say that you have some questions, but let them suggest the time slots that work for a call.

Personal opinion as a consultant: 15-min chats are most convenient on the weekends or weekday evenings. Its generally inconvenient to have such side-calls during the work day since it is distracting.

However, no need to suggest the time slot to the person - provide them a wide range - such as “next few days” and let them come up with a time slot.

Also - if there is no calendar invite - then it is your responsibility to send reminders.

Hi there,

Please don't suggest a day/time or explicity ask for a call. It's overly forward/assuming and gets you off on the wrong foot!

Just tell them you have a number of questions and would like to learn about their journey (tailor it).

Let them propose the call!