Chapter 14Interviews and Meetings
I have ten commandments. The first nine are, thou shalt not bore. The tenth is, thou shalt have the right of final cut.
—Billy Wilder
Whether the outcome is a job and the setting is a formal office or informal get-together for coffee, the goal of any interview is to make a connection with the person you’re meeting. By making a lasting impression as well as an effort to stay in touch, there’s a good chance this person may hire you in the future (or recommend you to others). He will definitely become the newest member of your network.
Since everyone you meet is a potential new connection or link to a future job, you not only have to make the most of each meeting, you have to be able to capture the ...
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