Perfect question that has many "hidden agendas" that your lunch date never has to know about (but I'm sure they're up on the game too!)
Lunch Date Rules:
1.) Go for it! Ask your prospective out, "would you like to have lunch, I'd love to catch up with you."
2.) Always suggest a lunch location closest to where your "lunch date" will be that day. It's all about them, remember?! Not about us...
3.) Bring all your necessary tools for success (just in case) ---> cover letter, resume, work samples, etc.
4.) Ask questions about them, let them ask about you.
5.) Try to make a personal connection, that'll get them every time. Make it seem casual, even if you're dying to talk about work. Let the person get to know you before you dive in.
6.) Offer to pay, c'mon just common courtesy!
7.) Send a nice note to say thank you!
Easy enough, WRONG! Such an easy task that we sometimes take for granted. The $100 or more you spend a year smoozhing "lunch dates" will be worth it in the end!!!
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