Good advice here.Gorbachev wrote:Bricks and mortals is a book you could look for. But really at your level it's ok to just say you've an interest and would like to learn more rather than feel you need to display wares. So just google a report on the London Market at the moment - what are prices doing? Is there an overhang of supply or a shortage? Just real high level stuff. So you have something to say. An don't pass it off as your own. Say "I read someone who thought..."
Relax and don't be too eager. Like reading about him is good but don't be creepy. Do find out what a yield is - I had it explained to me. It's something you can joke about - like "I'm construction in Uni but interested in the wider industry but even the definition of yield seems complez so I've a lot to learn".
Too late to "cram" and there's no need. Sleep well and enjoy it.
I didn't read the original post, but I think I'm caught up. The in-person interview is about "fit." Don't try to act like you're qualified because you're not (how could you be?). A basic knowledge of the leading texts, reports, and trends in your market is fine; it shows that you have taken the initiative and have the ability to determine what's important and what's not. But any attempts to have in depth discussions about these things will be forced and look like you're trying to suck up.
Interviews like this are nice. He is an intelligent person who is looking for talent, not a traditional resume. He has already determined that you're worth talking to, so don't worry about measuring up. Be receptive, but don't appear to be the type that will take any job offered to you (or you will always be fighting for scraps). Be yourself. Otherwise you're being hired for some representation of who you are. That gets hard to keep up with.
Oh yeah. Don't wear your yarmulke and don't ask him to do do Arabian Goggles on you. Good luck.
