Had three coffee chats last week where I literally forgot my own resume points from nerves. The community’s mock networking database sounds helpful—has anyone actually used those recorded interviews to improve? What concrete strategies from veterans helped you turn awkward pauses into referral opportunities?
mock interviews wont fix desperation vibes. watch the ‘ex-bain director’ video where she mocks the ‘so tell me about your day’ approach. real tactic: ask ‘what’s one thing you wish candidates asked MORE?’ – stolen that move 14 times, works 60% of the time
i practiced w the McK mock last night! roleplayed asking about case study prep & it felt less scary. still messed up the thank you email tho… how soon after to follow up??
Analysis of 200 community coffee chats shows successful ones spend ≤18% time on the consultant’s background. Use the 70/30 rule: 70% of questions about THEIR insights/industry trends, 30% about you. See ‘Coffee Chat Frameworks’ doc, pages 12-14 for verbatim scripts.