Good questions to ask a VP of M&A during an informational interview? Trying to break into Corp Dev

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“What is M&A?”

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Ask about their M&A pipeline and how that supports short and long term corporate goals. Research trends in their industry and ask them how their business is dealing with xyz issue. Ask about exposure/interaction with other levels of the business (including c suite), and if people in your role historically have transitioned into other departments.

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