Step 2 of 4 · Small Talk That Opens Real Conversation
Follow-up one level deeper
Follow-up one level deeper — step 2 of 4 in Small Talk That Opens Real Conversation. They say 'marketing.' You: 'What kind of projects this month?' Not 'cool' and silence.

Free career skills tip: Follow-up one level deeper (step 2 of 4 from "Small Talk That Opens Real Conversation").
They say 'marketing.' You: 'What kind of projects this month?' Not 'cool' and silence.
Share matching 20%: 'I tried a side project in that — failed fast.' Then question back.
Pro tip: Names repeated once when leaving — 'Good meeting you, Sam.'
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