I have an informational interview over lunch with SM from another firm. Do's and Don'ts for info interviews? HUGE opportunity - trying not to blow it. Thank you FB friends.

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Do: Order for him/her, it shows leadership

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Order the second most expensive thing on the menu. It shows that you aren't afraid to go bold but are still budget-conscious

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dont sleep with him on the first date

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Following🙃

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Ask questions and ask about their experiences. People love talking about themselves.

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Absolutely don't bring anything to write on. You don't want him to think you're a drone. Especially in M&A where it's all about networking and working with people. He wants to make sure you can hold a conversation

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...or do 😜

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Don't bring it with you. It's too forward. Follow up with a thank you email, attach your resume, and say something along the lines of "i've attached my resume for your convenience."

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Order food that doesn't impede your ability to talk - nothing slurpy or juicy. Steak is good b/c you can cut into bites and go slow. Ice breaker chit chat before the waiter takes your order. Business chat after menus are gone. Flexible to talk business or chit chat after the food comes. Ask them about their experience, what's kept them at their firm.

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Kick a$$ and get the F out!!

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What about note taking during lunch? Should I skip bringing the leather portfolio?

@pwc2- informational

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Let us know how it goes!

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OP, how'd you arrange the lunch?

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Informal? Or informational? Please enlighten

More background - SM is in M&A TAS and valuation. Younger (low 30s) Male

@D2 - Good call. Thank you.

It's next week - I'll keep everyone posted.

Thoughts on offering him a copy of resume afterward? Or attaching it to the Thank You email? We connected via LinkedIn

@BAH1 - cold emailed him via LinkedIn

@D4 - coming in clutch. Thanks!

but did you blow it 😂😂😂

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