When sending out networking emails I always have trouble coming up with subject lines. I've been using "John Doe - Interest in ABC" "Happy Holidays" "Nice to meet you!"
What creative/catchy subject lines have you found effective to capture the attention of busy employers that are still reasonably professional?
Just put "Harvard Student" or whatever. That's what I do if you're from the alma mater.
This is such an old thread, but I'll say this: not sure about Harvard because it's relatively less finance-focused, but at Wharton, even if you put your alma mater name when emailing alumni analysts, the header's not good enough. Everyone's recruiting for banking and EB's have maybe 5-10 analysts (being generous) from Penn since their overall class size is >40 for a NY office, and banks tend to have school-specific recruiting teams (not worth your time to try to network with analysts outside of those from your school), everyone ends up emailing the same few analysts who get bombarded with emails.
Thus, mentioning club even frat/sorority seems to help eg "X Club Harvard Soph" because they actually notice and open your emails.
Shut up prospect. You were barely in Kindergarden when this post was made
What about for people you've met at information sessions or if someone puts you in touch with their friend/colleague?
I usually go with "post session - point of inquiry" or something along those lines. Or if the contact is someone I have met multiple times, then just "point of inquiry/interest"
"_____ Student Looking to Connect"
"post session - point of inquiry" this sounds a little too formal
_________ student
______alum
(college name) undergraduate student seeking career information
Wow looking at this I feel like the most uncreative person ever.
I just write "Thank You - from Insert Name"
I mean, I know it's supposed to be catchy, but i really can't think of anything...
Just a few on the top of my mind.... 1. "{your name} wants to know if you are open to networking opportunities?"
2. "{your name} sent you a message via Linkedin" - even if you didn't send it from that social site 3. "Re: {friend name} recommended that I talk to you" 4. "{your name} added you to his network" 5. If you have something in common, it goes without saying to use that somewhere in the subject line...i.e. same college, same industry, same job, etc... You can do quick research online and figure out if there is anything that you can use.
Hope this helps! LM
Email subject line (Originally Posted: 01/23/2012)
I have access to a target OCR from a friend and saw that some 3-5 man shops are looking for unpaid inters for spring. Given that I can't use his OCR, I was thinking of emailing senior bankers who work there and give them a 3-4 sentence about me and how I got their info. I'am having trouble coming up with a good subject line so they dont delete it. Any ideas ?
Why not just write 'Internship', i mean, they are looking for interns...I'm sure they won't delete it right away.
'Looking for cheap (but skilled) labor?'
Willing to work the shaft AND cradle the balls.
Just email subject `with something regarding internship. They're looking for interns and if you want to work with them, you're going to have to contact them regarding internships instead of beating around the bush.
thanks for the advice..
"Willing to work the shaft AND cradle the balls"
This
XXX Student/Internship Opportunities
"Don't leave out this opportunity!"
I do always get excited when reading stuff like that, but mostly get informed about cheap drugs
Subject line for Cold E-mail. What do you use? (Originally Posted: 09/30/2010)
Obviously you want to make sure your e-mail is read. So I have a simple, possibly stupid question. When cold e-mailing someone trying to network what do you use as the subject line? Especially if you got the contact name from someone. Do you mention the person who gave you the contact name in the subject line? I usually put that in the intro of the e-mail. Something like:
Dear Mr.****,
I recently met with (or spoke to, etc.) ***** and he suggested I reach out to you regarding opportunities with ****. I currently work in the structured finance department for ***** in **** and I am actively looking for positions in ****.
Any suggestions/advice/criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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I bet that gets his attention...oh wait is this not for the SEC?
All your base are belong to us.
Who could resist?
"FW: Bank of America Merrill Lynch Interviews"
I usually go with "Opportunities at BANK NAME"
If your name is John Doe and you go to Harvard Business School, use this:
"John Doe - Harvard Business School"
[School Name] Student Reaching Out Per John Doe.
"Student Reaching Out"
Ideas on subject line if you are no longer a student?
What do you put in the subject line in cold-emails? (Originally Posted: 08/05/2015)
One thing that no one seems to talk about on this forum is the subject line. It's the first impression the reader will get from you, and more importantly, it'll decide whether or not the reader actually opens your email. What do you guys use when trying to network with alumni or people you found on LinkedIn? The email body makes it obvious that you're just trying to network, but the subject line is a bit more tricky, especially while cold-emailing IMHO.
Personally, I use "Career [ or position title] Inquiry". I figure there is no point in beating around the bush, but do it in a nice way. Like to hear other peoples take on this as well though
I don't message people I don't know on LinkedIn. That's incredibly weird.
In cold emails, I use "Potential Job Opportunity" or something like that as the headline. "Interested In Employment"
Investment Banking Email Subject Line ? (Originally Posted: 02/11/2015)
Recent Grad, should I have "Investment Banking Position FT & Internship" or " Investment Banking Position" ? I don't have any experience so I would like to get a initial interview for either program.
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