For those of you who started during this virtual world - tips to getting to know and connecting with people at the firm. Good questions and things you should be ready to talk about when meeting with upper management?

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What are their passions outside of work to help keep them charged and motivated? Or what tips do they have to stay engaged and present w their teams in the remote environment?

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Sometimes they can make personal questions about family or hobbies while in other occasions they can ask you perceptions of the company, what do you like/hate the most about your job or your coworkers.. Personally I have been often asked about what do I see for my future (during this pandemic) and how do I imagine the future of the company .. My suggestion is just to be yourself and reply genuinely without fear of judgment :)

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