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AI Analysis · coffee_chat_0516.mp3
0:0012:1824:37
BANKER ENGAGEMENT
Great start Interest dropping Lost attention
02:31 Asked about recruiting too early — came across as transactional −1.2
08:32 Filler words spiked — "um", "like", "basically" × 8 −0.6
4.2
Overall Score
Below Average · needs work
AI COACHING
Build rapport before asking about recruiting. Aim to ask at minute 15+.
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Networking today still relies on guesswork, gut feelings, and missed signals.

001

No feedback on how you actually sound

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You only get a few shots at connecting with a banker. Most students go in cold, rehearse generic answers, and miss the moments that actually build a relationship.

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Mock Coffee Chat
LIVE SESSION
08:24
JC
James Chen Citi
Analyst · IBD · M&A Coverage
JC
Hey! How's everything going?
You
Everything's great! Just got back to my apartment from soccer varsity training — totally wiped haha. What about you, any plans for Friday night?
JC
Haha nice, respect the grind! I'm actually heading out to dinner with some colleagues after work — finally a chance to decompress. Anyway, glad we got to connect!
speaking...
You · speaking
AI listening
✓ AI COACH NOTE
Great personal story. Now follow up with a specific deal or market event to show you've done your homework.
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Voice Analysis / AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Overall Score: 4.2 /10
Below Average
Banker Engagement Timeline
Great start!
Interest dropping
Lost attention
0:006:0012:0018:0024:37
Detailed Feedback
Conversation Flow Language Choice Small Talk Questions
Asked about recruiting process too early
−1.2
This came across as too transactional. Try building more rapport first.
02:31 · Example: "What's been the most interesting part of your work recently?"
Could have expanded on the banker's response
−0.8
The banker mentioned a deal, but the conversation moved on too quickly.
05:47 · Example: "That's really interesting — what was the most challenging part?"
Used filler words and weak phrasing
−0.6
08:32 · "um", "like", "basically" appeared 8 times. Try pausing instead.
Key Metrics
Talk Ratio
62%
You spoke too much
Engagement
3.1/10
Banker lost interest
Clarity
5.6/10
Answers lacked depth
Connection
3.8/10
Low rapport built
Language Analysis
23
● Hedge Words (9)39%
● Filler Words (8)35%
● Overused Words (6)26%
✦ AI SUMMARY
You started strong, but engagement dropped after minute 8. Key issues: recruiting asked too early, weak follow-ups, and low energy. Focus on building rapport first.
Engagement timeline
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Timestamped moments
Every issue flagged with a precise timestamp
Talk-ratio analysis
Filler words, hedge words, overused phrases
Actionable rewrites
Better phrasing examples for every weak spot
My Network

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My Network · 5 Bankers
JC
James Chen Citi
Analyst · IBD
Next: Follow up on product originations project
★★★★☆
Strong
SL
Sarah Lee Goldman
Associate · Industrials
Next: Send Industrials M&A article
★★★★☆
Strong
MJ
Michael Johnson J.P. Morgan
VP · TMT Group
Next: Ask about recent TMT deal
★★★☆☆
Medium
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