Informational Interview At JLL. How can i make a memorable impression?
From what I've heard, it can be pretty challenging to get a job/internship with one of the top commercial real estate firms unless you know people on the inside. Luckily, I have the opportunity to hold an informational interview with a senior VP next week. Does anyone have any tips, potential questions, or topics I should bring up to make myself stand out and potentially get acceptance into the internship program? If you were a vp what would you want to see with someone in this position?

Thanks in advance your advice and time!
[{"id": "hrap73z", "text": "What is your background? Have you studied what the SVP's team is about and what they're trying to achieve?", "replies": [{"id": "hraq61m", "text": "Yes, I understand what they work in and have a pretty good relation with it. My father also does a lot of work in section 8 funding. Im a senior in college studying finance and real estate development and i need an internship in finance to complete my degree. Already had a job at a credit union and i recently sold my first home as an agent before the new year. Thanks for your reply!", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrapysd", "text": "How did you get where you are? Tell me about a day in the life? How has compressing cap rates changed what you do?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hraryam", "text": "Ask about their Background - How did they decide on real estate?\n\nHow much has the technical side of their job changed as theyve taken on more senior roles?\n\nBased on my current goals what do you suggest I learn now to prepare myself for success? Technical skills? what should I be reading?\n\nWhat did you do as an analyst to make yourself stand out? What do analysts that you work with now do to stand out?\n\nBiggest challenges that are faced in your division?\n\nWhat\u2019s your favorite/least favorite part about what you do?\n\nThese are just a few questions that I normally like to ask when conducting an informational interview. Also- their answers tend to lead to more questions off the top of your head. Don\u2019t forget to get their contact info to follow up &amp; thank them! Good luck!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hraysab", "text": "I have always been impressed with the candidates we get for internships, they are way more impressive then I was when I first got into the business, I am so glad I don\u2019t have to do any of that anymore. \n\nThe good news is you can stalk people on LinkedIn to see who they know and what they are interest in. Did they also go to George mason? Any fraternity, uli membership, sports ect, anything for basic rapport. \n\nIs the interview over zoom or in person? I literally hired someone because they had a cat and the other guy didn\u2019t. \n\nReal estate is a small world so most people are nice and the assholes are memorable.", "replies": [{"id": "hrb04mr", "text": "&gt;Must've been an impressive cat. I was in Pi Kappa Phi at George Mason and the interview is in person. Thankfully most of the people ive met in my career so far have been nice.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrb0gh1", "text": "You\u2019ve got good suggestions here. I\u2019d also add: what professional groups/associations are you apart of? Are there any that you think would be good for me to join? If the meeting goes really well they may invite you to a meeting or offer to connect you to something like ULI or NAIOP for mentorship.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrb7stf", "text": "Pull your ween out mid convo", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrbed1l", "text": "Great suggestions already in the thread but just wanted to add: hand written thank you note. Nobody takes the time to write something by hand anymore, taking the time to swing back by the office to physically drop something off makes a huge impression. Just my two cents, best of the luck with the interview!", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrctvlh", "text": "This might sound like a no brainer, but be a normal personable person. Be a person that they'd want to work with, but also show that you care and that this is what you want to do.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "hrdciyl", "text": "Say you\u2019re interested in learning and applying your skills, rather than what you can do. Helps to be humble and willing to mould to their needs.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]