I've recently talked with an MD on the phone and he agreed to put my resume through to the HR at his firm. I am not sure how best to phrase the email so I will give him the best impression? Basically he gave me some advice over the phone and said I could forward him my resume.
Shall I just thank him and keep the email short and say "thanks for the help"? Or be more elaborate? I've never done this so I am kinda clueless now! Any help would be appreciated!
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short. most bankers despise elaboration. make sure you do send one though.
Thanks bullmarket! What is the best way to put it? "thanks for the advice. i've attached my resume. thanks for the help!"??
not that short. use like 5 or 6 sentences. sprinkle some shit about how you were interested in whatever you guys talked about
love the phrasing
If you recently talked to this MD, he'll remember if he liked you or not ... and that's all that matters. If he liked you he might pass on your resume, if not, he wont. I would just stick to what you had with a question at the end to keep open the lines of communication - something like "can I keep in contact with you if I have any questions in the future?"
That way, if he passes on the resume he'll respond and bada bing bada boom you have a contact. Leave out the exclamation points please.
Solid advice rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. Keep it short and sweet. I would say no more than 4 sentences. 1) Thank you... 2-3) A little bit about what you spoke about 4) can we keep in contact in case I have some more questions.
He very well may read this on his BlackBerry, and anything over 4 sentences starts to look really long even though it isn't, so don't write too much as you will begin to sound desperate.
Thanks for your time the other day. I passed on my resume to HR as we discussed. I appreciate your assistance and look forward to further exploring opportunities with your firm. Thanks again.
I assume this was a networkign phone call.
Just say
Dear ___
It was a pleasure speaking with you and I thank you for taking the time to speak with me. [Insert one line recalling what you talked about[. As mentioned i've attached my resume for reference and look forward to hearing back from you
Yours truly, Name
Should an student reach out to an MD? (Originally Posted: 06/02/2016)
One interest listed on said MD's LinkedIn is "helping driven undergraduates." How do I know if I am polished enough to reach out? Should I just go for it anyway?
Realistically, it's unlikely that a MD will take the time to speak with a student (particular anything bigger than MM). That being said, What do you really have to lose? Be polite, don't spam and you should be fine.
Still worth a shot. I've gotten through to MD's as a student before. My advice is to know to ask higher level questions, and know when to retreat. If you don't click just be polite, be formal, ask a few questions and GTFO the phone.
Sounds like he's perfectly willing to talk to students who reach out. Nothing wrong with reaching out to MD's, in general. Many will show up to recruiting events, hand out business cards, and expect to have phone chats.
As for whether or not you're ready...ask any upperclassmen/mentors you know to help you prep, give you tips/honest feedback, and proofread emails.
While you're at it, make sure to scan a picture of your hand and label your finger length, nail texture/structure, hand width, skin humidity level and hair pattern. Put it on as an attachment in the e-mail and make it known that you're willing to do "whatever it takes" to get the job.
Good luck.
Go for it. I've networked with the head of a top group at a BB.
Looks like I'm going for it then! Wish me luck.
It all depends on the personality of the person, not the seniority of the person. I have been told to fuck off by analysts, but I have been welcomed with a smile by MD's. No reason to be intimidated at all. I always go by the phrase "it's a great day to fuck up" as that makes me loose and helps me attack the conversation with confidence. I have made plenty of mistakes, but I have learned from each and everyone which has helped me foster long, healthy relationships. Enjoy it and leave your mark.
emailing MD (Originally Posted: 06/17/2010)
spoke to one of my alumni who is a MD at a good firm.He asked me to email him my resume and also write a brief synopsis of myself in that email.He said " do not make it too long dude..keep it brief!" .Clearly he was not asking for a cover letter..right ? What do you guys think.What should I include? I do not want to irritate him.
did he really say dude? lol, if so , guys the man.
I would write a cover letter in case he forwards everything to HR or other MDs. Better safe than sorry, one extra page is fine, just don't write a novel.
@dipset: yup..he did say that..! He is the man for sure.
"Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there."
I wouldn't write a full on cover letter, but take your cover letter and summarize it in 5-6 sentences. Like a 30 second 'elevator pitch' about yourself that would make somebody remember you (in a good way). Put that in the body of the email, don't attach it on a separate sheet. Have your only attachment be your resume.
^ Yes that makes sense..Thanks!
Might be a good idea to list some bullet points to keep it clear & concise. Cuts out the fluff
Emailing MD after 3 months (Originally Posted: 02/24/2011)
Hi all,
I had emailed my resume to an MD almost 3 months ago. He even spoke to me the next day and said that he was impressed by my resume. He told me something like "as a small firm, there are generally none or a very small number of positions open at entry level, but outstanding candidates do get a serious consideration; please contact me after a few months" How should I follow up? I do not want to be a pest but at the same time I want to show that Investment banking is were I want to be.
Thanks!
Just email him saying you're following up as discussed and are still very interested in possible opportunities with the firm. If he has some time would love to catch up again. Short and simple, don't write a novel.
MD Email (Originally Posted: 06/14/2011)
Fellow WSOers,
I recently came across the email of an MD who is an alumni of my school (not a target, but somewhere at most if not all BBs do OCR) at a BB. I am a sophomore now, looking to get a BB internship next year. I am wondering the best way to go about contacting this person, and consider it especially important because my GPA is on the low side. FWIW I currently am doing an ibanking internship at a local boutique. Should I contact them now, or wait until it's time to give them my resume? Really any advice here would be very welcomed.
1st thing I guess you should do is to keep in touch and follow up. No need to ask them to help with your internship at this time. You can ask the MD if he would like to be your mentor. Then keep working on your boutique internship, ask questions if you don't understand during your internship. Show something to your mentor (MD), like your motivation. 2nd thing is by the end of your boutique internship, send a resume to your MD and ask him if he can give you any advice and help since you intend to apply for the internship.
GPA is not a big issue. Sometimes if you can prove you did pretty good outside class (like in internships), it is much more convinceble than a remarkable GPA.
Let me if you have more questions. Cheers! =)
Thanks.
Since I came across this email, rather than having them give it to me, what do you think the best way to introduce myself would be? Also, would it be a good idea to send something with the message being something like, "I recently have secured an internship at a local boutique, and am wondering which skills you think I should work the best on cultivating in order to be better prepared for an internship at you firm next summer"?
Lol, love the handle.
Yes, all above is good info. But lastly, do a quick search for "MD email" and youll have tons of the same question being asked with some good responses saved. Cheers.
Best approach in my opinion is to reach out now and just introduce yourself. Very brief email. I'd ask to have a chat with them sometime about their experiences at their firm. Then you hopefully have that chat in person (over the phone is ok too, but in person is better) and build some sort of relationship there. Then when you need something (like getting your resume into HR for recruiting next year) its easy to reach out b/c you have established a relationship that didn't start off with you asking for something right away.
Email MD of office I'm interviewing? (Originally Posted: 01/27/2012)
I have an interview next week for a west coast office of a BB in IBD, and a MD from that office in IBD is in our alumni database. Is it bad form to email him to ask for a phone conversation about interview advice / discuss his career path?
Hell no, you should have been emailing him at the same time you were submitting your application to the firm. Contact him ASAP.
you should have already been in touch with him. It might come off the wrong way if you straight up ask for advice now. Just ask about the firm (why HE chose the BB, etc) and stuff like culture, what he looks for in a good analyst, current deals, and the industry in general.
Networking experts, I have gotten an MD's email through a school networking session. What do I do now? (Originally Posted: 09/06/2012)
basically an MD came to my school and presented on what his division does and I am extremely interested. Stuck with him throughout after the presentation and asked him many questions. I asked for his email and he gave it to me.
what should I do it with it now? I read somewhere before I can request for an informational interview but I already asked all I wanted to know today. Now I just need to send an email to close the loop and perhaps make him notice me in case he may be interviewing me in the future.
any advice guys? Thanks.
Send him an email thanking him for answering your questions at your school and request an informational interview. You have seen the guy, you have his business card google him and his department and come up with thoughtful smart questions to stand out in his mind.
hi i have already asked him all the smart questions I have in mind earlier.
If you were smart you'd come up with more.
you should lather up and jerk off to the address...what else
do you have a hot sister?
The few times I heard someone say 'informational interview' I threw up in my mouth a little. The guy knows why you're contacting him. Asking for an informational interview makes you sound like a pussy who can't ask for the order. Ask the guy how you can get a job there or don't bother contacting him.
So what alternative phrase do you prefer?
Agree with Sir.
If you've already extracted a ton of info from this guy and you have the impression that he doesn't think you're incompetent, the next logical step is to "almost" ask him for a job -- ask him exactly what you need to do in order to best position yourself for an interview with his firm when the time comes. Ask him if there are any reading materials he would suggest, or self-study courses, etc. Show this guy that you mean business, and he'll help you out. MDs don't want to help people who are just kinda sorta interested, and sometimes it's probably tough to tell.
Seriously, "informational interview" sounds gay as fuck.
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