Having dinner with a VP in Asset Management tonight
I'm looking to make a career change into CRE. I've started networking and I'm having dinner with a VP in Asset Management tonight. Any advice is appreciated! 
[{"id": "d07blyo", "text": "When you don't know much about an industry, don't be afraid of asking the most basic questions.  People enjoy teaching and sharing their knowledge.  Read up on what's going on in the financial markets and ask how that's effecting their portfolio and if they're changing strategies because of it; both on the existing portfolio and future acquisitions. ", "replies": [{"id": "d07k436", "text": "Great advice! People love talking about themselves and what they do. Just ask lots of questions and informed follow ups. By the end of the evening the VP will come away thinking you're the brightest, best guy in the world - even though you did very little talking.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "d0g7ifl", "text": "Awesome. How did it go?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]