I just started networking and ended up talking to an MD at a BB. We chatted on the phone for 40+ minutes. He has since then recommended other people at his firm to talk to. Is talking for 40+ minutes too long? I always here coffee chats are 10-15 min but I feel like you really don’t know about a person if it’s that short. Should I try to cut down on the time spend on talking or on the phone?
| +23 | Layoff Stigma | 12 | 23h |
| +18 | Don’t underestimate how risky joining a startup is | 3 | 1d |
| +18 | Advice for incoming freshman @ target | 5 | 6h |
| +17 | Down bad for career advice | 3 | 1d |
| +14 | How to approach moving offices within a national brokerage? | 3 | 2d |
| +13 | Feeling pigeonholed due to past internships | 3 | 2d |
| +10 | Low Tiew Consulting vs Middle Office at an mid-size Investment Firm | 2 | 3d |
| +9 | Startup offer as a graduate | 1 | 3d |
| +9 | Feeling behind | 1 | 8h |
| +9 | 2027 FT IB Recruiting from Private Credit | 3 | 23h |
Career Resources
Get instant access to lessons taught by experienced private equity pros and bulge bracket investment bankers including financial statement modeling, DCF, M&A, LBO, Comps and Excel Modeling.
IMO if you're the network-er rather than network-ee, you allow for as long as you have questions and the person is willing to engage you. At some point (30 minutes?), say "I have plenty more I could ask you but I want to be respectful of your time..." and they'll tell you if you should keep going or sign off. When you run out of questions, "That's all I had prepared to ask. Do you have any questions for me?"
This is the only answer needed to this question.
On Point
Iure veritatis eum neque dolorum aut sequi sint quidem. Sed harum odio doloribus incidunt perferendis qui. Assumenda sit repellendus voluptatem quo laudantium ut quis. Voluptatem fuga et fuga saepe perspiciatis. Adipisci alias quia sed non enim.
Blanditiis esse vel vel nostrum. Sed illum ut expedita a aliquam. Qui tempore est sit laudantium consequatur error. Veniam accusamus sit vero et quasi aut. Accusamus at est atque itaque omnis incidunt nostrum.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...