What to do during a coffee chat?

Five tips for chatting coffee like a prepared ProCome. Don't just imagine them with questions you want to ask them, and do your research beforehand. Now that we've explained why you should start incorporating virtual coffee into your work week, let's look at some of the conversation topics you can use to keep the conversation flowing and make a good first impression. Previously, people only interacted at conferences, events, or during in-person coffee talks or informational interviews.

That's why today we'll take a closer look at what a virtual coffee chat entails, some examples of questions to get you started and some professional communication tips, so that you always make a good first impression. Always start your virtual coffee with at least one personal question, as it sets the tone for the conversation and, more importantly, demonstrates empathy. When taking notes during a casual coffee, an in-person interview, or even after getting the job at your dream company, always make sure to look into the eyes and let the speaker know that you're listening. Take just a few brief notes to break eye contact.

Dominic Mccoard
Dominic Mccoard

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