Things to Remember
- Dress appropriately
- Be on time
- Be considerate of the other person’s time
- Be courteous and gracious
- Thank the person for their time
- Know what you want to learn from the contact. Don’t look to others to tell you what you can research on your own
- Listen carefully and take good notes
- Ask for referrals and permission to use their name
- Be patient – meetings may be cancelled several times
- Relationships are built over time – not in one interaction. Be sure to stay in touch.