Best way to get my name out there?

Currently finishing my first year at a LMM bank in Cleveland. Looking to move to a LMM PE shop & wondering what the best way to network with professionals at prospective shops I have an interest in.

Cold email / LinkedIn message? Coffee chats? Ask for networking calls? Send resume?

The last thing I want to be is another annoying banker that wastes their time.

Let me know how you did it & the best steps I can take to get my foot in the door.

Thanks in advance!    

 

Usually their emails are on the website. Ping an associate for a call.
Go to ACG Dealmax this next week.
Go to AM&AA this summer.
Attend some ACG events or TMA events near you. There’s always PE guys there and always people looking to learn more about the industry at those events.

 

Appreciate the feedback!

Any specific topics / discussion points that I should bring to the table when talking to them?

Recent deals done by the firm?

Any topic I should make sure to stay away from?

 

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