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'Please Share Anything That Will Help Prepare': 30 Examples
What to write in 'Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting': a 4-part formula and 30 example answers for interviews, demos and intake calls.
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In the “Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting” box, write two to four lines: why you booked, the one outcome you want from the call, any context the host needs (role, company, budget, deadline), and a link if useful. If you have nothing specific, one line about your goal is enough.
The question appears on many booking forms because it is a default on Calendly. A Calendly community moderator confirms that name, email and “Please share anything” are default questions that hosts can change or remove. Below are 30 example answers grouped by situation, then a section for hosts on which questions to ask instead.
What to write in 'Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting'
Use this four-part formula. You rarely need all four. Two good lines beat a paragraph.
| Part | What it answers | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Context | Who you are, in one line | Final-year B.Com student at Symbiosis, Pune |
| Goal | What you want from this call | I want to know if your CA services cover GST filing for a small café |
| Specifics | Numbers, dates, constraints | Turnover about ₹40 lakh, need to file by 20 Nov |
| Links | Anything they should glance at first | Resume, portfolio, website or a short doc |
Write it the way you would message a professional on WhatsApp: polite, short and specific. Avoid “N/A” or a single dot. If you really have nothing to add, “Looking forward to the conversation, no specific agenda” is better than a blank. If you have not picked who to book yet, see this guide to finding and booking an expert online.
Example answers for a job interview
I applied for the Junior Data Analyst role (Job ID 4521). I have 1.5 years of experience with SQL and Power BI at a logistics firm in Gurugram. Happy to walk through my dashboard project. Resume: [link]
Job interview: first round with a recruiter
Looking forward to discussing the Product Designer role. My portfolio is here: [link]. The fintech onboarding case study is the most relevant to your team.
Job interview: hiring manager, design role
Currently serving a 60-day notice period, with flexibility to buy out 30 days. Would like to understand the team structure and the first 90-day goals for this role.
Job interview: notice period and expectations
I am a fresher (B.Tech CSE, 2026). I completed a 6-month internship in backend development with Node.js. I would appreciate knowing the interview format so I can prepare.
Job interview: fresher
I will be joining from Bengaluru, IST. If there is a technical round, please let me know whether I should keep an IDE or a whiteboard tool ready.
Job interview: technical round logistics
Referred by Neha Sharma from your Pune office. I have 6 years in B2B sales, mostly SaaS. Keen to understand the territory and targets for this role.
Job interview: referral
Example answers for a sales demo
We are a 12-person clinic chain in Chennai, currently booking appointments on WhatsApp and a paper register. Want to see how reminders and online payment would work for us.
Sales demo: small business evaluating software
Main question: does your tool integrate with Tally and Razorpay? We process about 800 orders a month. Please cover pricing for annual billing.
Sales demo: integration and pricing
I am comparing three vendors and need to share a shortlist with my manager by Friday. A quick view of the admin dashboard and user roles would help most.
Sales demo: shortlist deadline
Team of 5 sales reps. We use Google Workspace. Interested in the lead-tracking features only, not the marketing module.
Sales demo: narrow scope
Our current contract ends in December. Please be ready to discuss data migration from our existing CRM.
Sales demo: switching from another tool
Just exploring for now. We are a two-person agency in Kochi. Want to understand whether the free plan is enough to start.
Sales demo: early research
Example answers for a consultant or expert call
I run a home bakery in Indore with turnover around ₹25 lakh. Need advice on whether I must register for GST and what records to keep.
Chartered accountant consultation
Property dispute with a co-owner (my cousin) over an ancestral flat in Lucknow. I have the sale deed and mutation records and can share them before the call.
Legal consultation
Early-stage D2C skincare brand, ₹3 lakh monthly revenue, 70% from Instagram. Want a second opinion on whether to start Google Ads or a marketplace listing.
Marketing or business consultant
Planning an MS in Data Science for Fall 2027. Shortlisted 8 universities in the US and Germany. Would like help narrowing the list based on my profile: [link]
Education or study-abroad counsellor
I am 32, salaried, with ₹15,000 a month to invest. Want to understand how to split between my emergency fund and long-term goals. No product pitches, please.
Financial planning consultation
We are renovating a 2BHK in Thane, budget around ₹8 lakh. I have floor plans and a few reference photos: [link]
Interior designer or architect
Example answers for a therapy or coaching intake call
This is my first time speaking to a therapist. I have been feeling anxious about work for a few months and would like to understand how sessions work.
Therapy: first consultation
Looking for help with stress and sleep. I prefer sessions in Hindi or English, evenings after 7 PM.
Therapy: language and timing preferences
Booking for my 15-year-old son, who has exam stress. I will join the first 10 minutes, then he would like to speak privately.
Therapy or counselling for a teenager
Mid-level manager, 8 years in IT. Considering a move into product management and want an honest view on whether my background fits.
Career coaching
Recently promoted to lead a team of 6. Want to work on giving feedback and handling conflict. Prefer practical exercises over theory.
Leadership or life coaching
Goal: lose 6 kg before a wedding in February. I am vegetarian, work long hours and can train 3 days a week.
Fitness or nutrition coaching
Example answers for a tutor's trial or demo class
My daughter is in Class 9 (CBSE). She finds algebra difficult and scored 58% in the last unit test. We are looking for 2 classes a week.
Maths tutor: parent booking
Preparing for JEE Main 2027. Physics is my weakest subject, especially mechanics. I can share my last mock test score card.
Competitive exam tutoring
Spoken English for a working professional. I can read and write well but hesitate in meetings. Weekend mornings suit me best.
Spoken English trial class
Beginner, age 10, wants to learn keyboard. We have a 61-key keyboard at home. Please tell us if he needs any books before the trial.
Music lesson trial
Class 12 student, ISC board, needs help with accountancy before the pre-boards in January. Prefer online classes on Google Meet.
Commerce tuition
Child is 6 and just started reading. We want to check if phonics classes suit her attention span. Mother will be present in the trial.
Early learning / phonics trial
What not to write in a booking form notes box
- Passwords, OTPs, bank account numbers or card details. No genuine professional needs these in a notes field.
- Aadhaar or PAN numbers. Share identity documents only through a channel the professional specifically asks for, and only if needed.
- Your full medical history. Give a one-line reason for the visit; details belong in the session or a secure intake form.
- Long complaints about a previous provider. Keep it to what you need now.
- Just “N/A”, “-” or “nothing”. One line about your goal helps the host more.
For hosts: what to ask instead of 'Please share anything'
An open-ended box gets blank or vague answers because clients do not know what you need. Two or three specific questions get you better preparation in less time. A short set of targeted questions is also kinder to privacy: India's DPDP framework lists data minimisation and purpose limitation among its core principles, so ask only for what you will use. If the meeting is a short call, our guide to setting up a 30 minute call covers the rest of the prep.
| If you are a | Replace 'Please share anything' with |
|---|---|
| Recruiter | Which role are you interviewing for? What is your notice period? Link to your resume or portfolio. |
| Software or SaaS seller | How many people will use it? What tool do you use today? What is the one thing it must do? |
| CA, lawyer or consultant | What is the issue in one line? Is there a deadline? Which documents can you share before the call? |
| Therapist or counsellor | What brings you here (one line is fine)? Have you had therapy before? Preferred language? |
| Coach | What outcome would make this call worth it? What have you already tried? |
| Tutor | Student's class and board? Subject and topic they find hardest? Preferred days and times? |
- 01Keep it to 2-4 questions. Every extra field lowers the chance a client finishes booking.
- 02Make one question required and the rest optional.
- 03Use dropdowns for anything with fixed options, such as class, board or language.
- 04Ask for sensitive details later, in the session or a secure intake form, not on the booking page.
- 05Read the answers before the call. Clients notice when you have.
If you use Calendly, the questions live in the event type under More options, in the Invitee form section. For a full set of question banks by profession, see our guide to client intake form questions, and the glossary entry on what an intake form is.
Booking, payment and intake with Book A Sloth
Book A Sloth handles the booking and payment part: clients pick a slot on your page at bookasloth.com/yourname, verify with a phone OTP and pay up-front by UPI or card, and the booking confirms on payment. It does not have a built-in intake form builder. For the questions above, keep a short Google Form and share its link in your booking notes or on WhatsApp once the booking confirms. See how booking pages work, or the setup for therapists. Our appointment confirmation message templates include a line you can adapt for sharing that form link.
Common questions
Is the 'Please share anything that will help prepare for our meeting' field mandatory?
It depends on how the host set up the booking form. On Calendly it is a default question that hosts can edit, remove or switch off. If it is required and you have nothing to add, write one line about your goal for the meeting.
What should I write if I have nothing to share before a meeting?
Write one polite line that states your purpose, such as: Looking forward to discussing the role, no specific agenda from my side. That is better than N/A or a blank, and it confirms you are a real, engaged attendee.
How long should my answer be?
Two to four lines is ideal. Cover why you booked, what you want from the call and one useful detail such as a deadline, budget or link. Hosts often read these on a phone just before the meeting, so short and specific wins.
What should I write for a job interview booking?
Mention the role you applied for, one line on your relevant experience, your notice period if asked, and a link to your resume or portfolio. You can also ask about the interview format so you can prepare. If you still need to reply to the invite itself, see how to acknowledge an interview email.
Should I share personal or medical details in a booking form?
Keep it to a one-line reason. Do not put passwords, OTPs, bank details, Aadhaar numbers or a full medical history in a notes box. If the professional needs more, they will ask during the session or through a proper intake form.