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Originally posted by Pondlife View PostDon't feel bad, not everyone gets it at first.
Why not have another drink and forget about it.
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Originally posted by keninparis View PostAs mentioned earlier, can't comment on this one as need clarification on the issue. Maybe it's one of those 'requirement gathering' problems?
Why not have another drink and forget about it.
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostA question for you few who have done this, the rest I know will chip in.
Ok meeting this week with potential new (direct) client, moving up the food chain.
Some help required on the checklist.
Checklist
Suit ok
Business card Fail
What else do I need to sort out?
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Originally posted by DS23 View Posti tend to go one step more and once i've digested their website check out their competitors. you're looking for financial data, news, strategy - things to help you understand in advance what problems they have and what the questions they will ask actually mean to them. I never bring notes or scraps of paper but will bring my laptop if they need to see examples or demos or whatever. only bring it out if it seems necessary. a small notebook and pen is useful sometimes or can make you look like an inspector, or an idiot... depends on the type of meeting it is, what is being said and whether it needs to be recorded. if it turns out you need to take notes make sure you can access it quickly. otherwise eyes and contact and expression and understanding and asking good questions is far more important. good luck!
BTW A notepad and pen is good for drawing diagrams if you need to elaborate on something.
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i tend to go one step more and once i've digested their website check out their competitors. you're looking for financial data, news, strategy - things to help you understand in advance what problems they have and what the questions they will ask actually mean to them. I never bring notes or scraps of paper but will bring my laptop if they need to see examples or demos or whatever. only bring it out if it seems necessary. a small notebook and pen is useful sometimes or can make you look like an inspector, or an idiot... depends on the type of meeting it is, what is being said and whether it needs to be recorded. if it turns out you need to take notes make sure you can access it quickly. otherwise eyes and contact and expression and understanding and asking good questions is far more important. good luck!
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostGood tip, haven't even looked at clients website
It's one of the first things I do. Tells you a lot about the company, including how crap an organisation they may be.
i.e. if the website is muddled, poor, or full of typical BS then chances are the people will be too.
Depends on the size of the company. You may get lucky and be working with a good team while the rest are a shambles.
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Originally posted by Pondlife View PostDodgy Agent hacked your account again SC?
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Originally posted by alreadypacked View PostGood tip, haven't even looked at clients website
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Originally posted by PAH View PostDepends how good one's memory is. I tend to memorise any important aspects or info gleaned from the client's website etc.
Also easier to recall from memory than search through notes.
If my memory was tulipe I may take some notes to prove I knew what I couldn't remember.
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Originally posted by Freamon View PostIf I offer them the gig, they should be reading up on stuff before they start.
Also easier to recall from memory than search through notes.
If my memory was tulipe I may take some notes to prove I knew what I couldn't remember.
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Originally posted by Spacecadet View PostI've never taken anything into interview, concentrate on what you're saying, they should already have your CV infront of them.
I never bother with business cards if it's through an agency as the client has all the contact details they need from my CV or agent.
If it's more a meeting than an interview then a notepad and pen is all I take.
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Originally posted by Freamon View PostNot sure about this, I think it always looks a bit poor when the interviewee doesn't even take a few notes. If I offer them the gig, they should be reading up on stuff before they start.
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