tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post7476876140258983926..comments2009-02-17T09:28:41.828-05:00Leo Bottaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043698095787343204noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-14300307930275408232009-02-17T02:43:00.000-05:002009-02-17T02:43:00.000-05:00This story really highlights the importance of researching and knowing everything you can about your prospective employer before the interview. I found the information to be very helpful, especially for all of us who will be graduating this year.Marla Federmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10185665635297835101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-77975859959759502312009-02-05T05:40:00.000-05:002009-02-05T05:40:00.000-05:00Great advice and great story, Leo. This is one of the things I love most about PR - constantly learning new things and researching/understanding totally new industries and fields. It certainly keeps the brain sharp. Thanks for sharing this great reminder to keep getting smarter every day.Lara Kretlerhttp://www.larakretler.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-86676482107972048782009-02-04T13:41:00.000-05:002009-02-04T13:41:00.000-05:00I love this story! I've noticed that it's a lot harder to know which are the right questions to ask if you don't do your research. I also like that you pointed out the amount of research you did WITHOUT the internet; I've found that most of my peers and myself have lost that ability.Ruth Hickokhttp://rhickok.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-79338959762775650592009-02-04T13:11:07.751-05:002009-02-04T13:11:07.751-05:00Little D, you're absolutely correct. Be well prepared, ask good questions, and demonstrate a truly positive passion for what you do, and you're likely to win the day in an interview!Leo Bottaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10043698095787343204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-75410423168638394762009-02-04T12:39:00.000-05:002009-02-04T12:39:00.000-05:00Thank you for taking the time to share this information. All of this applies to interviewing for a job, as well. So many of us are going out into the big bad market in June, and can use this advice to stand out to prospective employers. I think solid questions can really help set you apart.Little Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00402713581344059515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8879779555304468045.post-58231006040929038102009-02-04T10:59:00.000-05:002009-02-04T10:59:00.000-05:00Great story, Leo! I've always found that being more prepared just lets me feel more comfortable with having a conversation with the client (potential or current!). The second a meeting turns from talking "with" me about their business challenges and asking my counsel for meeting them to talking "at" me about what they do or how they work, I know I've lost ground. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing these tips. I'm lucky to have you in my network.Kelli Matthewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13451363728996121462noreply@blogger.com