You got the meeting. Now what?
Questions to ask:
- "What do you wish you knew when you started?"
- "What's the interview process like at [Company]?"
- "What skills matter most for [role]?"
- "Is there anyone else you'd recommend I talk to?"
Questions to avoid:
- "Can you get me a job?"
- "Will you refer me?"
- Anything that makes them uncomfortable
After the call:
- Send a thank-you within hours
- Connect on LinkedIn if you haven't
- Follow up in - weeks with an update on your search
Career Changer Tip: The goal is relationships, not transactions. Referrals come later, after trust is built.