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Week 7: Setting Up the "First Date"
How to Have a Great First Date
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And IIIIIIIIEEEEIIIII will always… love youuuuuuuuuuu!
Before we start, remember that no one knows you until they meet you!
Seems counter intuitive, doesn’t it?
Maybe, but this is such an important truth to understand, especially during this stage where you are putting yourself out there.
No matter what has happened to you in the past, mistakes you have made, tough life situations you have encountered, or insecurities that you may have about yourself; these people don’t know those things! Show them your confidence and that you are worth their time.
1Dress appropriately.
Just because it is a business meetup doesn’t necessarily mean you have to wear a suit and tie. Dress for the environment or position. If it’s an accounting position that you ultimately want, formal attire may be suitable. Whereas, if you are looking to work at a skateboard shop then you are better off dressing casually.
1Dress appropriately.
Just because it is a business meetup doesn’t necessarily mean you have to wear a suit and tie. Dress for the environment or position. If it’s an accounting position that you ultimately want, formal attire may be suitable. Whereas, if you are looking to work at a skateboard shop then you are better off dressing casually.
First Date Tips and Tricks
2Don’t immediately ask for the job.
This would be like walking into a bar and asking someone to marry you! Odds are it’s not going to happen unless that person is either crazy or desperate. So a word of advice for your love life… don’t ask random people to marry you! It won’t end well! Let us know if you have any stories to disprove that theory though…
3Let your interaction with the person include conversation topics besides work! Probe into their hobbies and interests. Ask them questions and find a common ground between the two of you so you can get to know each other on a more personal level.
4If you like them, invite them to coffee or to do something else that you have bonded over. If you don’t, think of it as a one night stand!
5After the meeting, make sure to follow up and thank them for taking the time to meet with you.
I Don't Want to be Ghosted! I Want a Second Date!
The question that I’m sure we have all googled, asked our friends, and thought about for hours… how to get a second, third, and fourth date.
How!?
I’m going to give it to you right from the beginning. Our advice for you is not going to be to buy a tub of ice cream, sit on your couch and watch 27 dresses or the Notebook. Sorry!
We know that can be fun every once in a while but our fix requires time, hard work, and dedication. But don’t worry, we are all in this together!
P.S. Don’t feel like you can’t take a little breather to eat some ice cream and watch your favorite chick flick every once in a while! Invite us and we will be right over!
First Meeting to Interview
In these business meetings, we would hope to have a few more “dates” in order to get our foot in the door and
receive a reference and get an interview. Here are the things you need to consider before you get to that next step!
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What are your skills? Are you a techy; a good listener; An amazing balloon animal artist An animal tamer? No matter how random or obscure your talents may seem to you, please use them. They can be an amazing asset when you are trying to build relationships with these business professionals. Through talking to these individuals, learn what they might need and offer some free labor and assistance.
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What are your first steps and talking points? Never go into a meeting without these! Have some ideas of how you can help these business professionals.
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What is your why and your call to action? Go into the meeting knowing these. Practice this in front of the mirror or with your friends and family.
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What assets do you have that you can use? Knowing what you’ve got and how to present it will be crucial to the continuation of this budding business relationship!
Incoming Challenge!
This week we have a special challenge for you!
Your mission, should you choose to accept it is to schedule five “first dates.”
As always, should you or any of your IM Force be captured or killed, the Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This tape will self-destruct in ten seconds. Good luck.
Woah… Sorry. Just got into that Mission Impossible mode, if you know what I’m saying! But hey, this mission is still a serious one because it will get you that much closer to your dream job. But don’t worry, this message will not self destruct… phew.
So make sure you set up those 5 “first dates!” Let us know how it goes and we look forward to having you back next week for “Charming Your Audience.”