Emailing recruiters directly
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on 2/18/11 at 1:27pm
Hey guys
I am in the midst of FT job search and I am getting desperate. Do you guys think that if I did secure the email address of a recruiter at a BB it would be a wise idea to cold email them my resume directly and asking for a job?
you think this has a chance of working or not?
thanks in advance guys





i don't know if you're
i don't know if you're trolling or not. But if you aren't: how many times does it needed to be said around here that it is a BAD idea to cold-email resumes asking for jobs? Especially at a BB bank with a rigid hiring process...
And if you're looking @ IB, FT recruiting ended like 3 months ago. Aim for boutiques.
I'm curious, how could this
I'm curious, how could this possibly hurt a candidate as you say its a BAD idea? I understand the rigid process but why not at least send it with a note stating you know you missed the normal recruiting time but want to express interest for a future opportunity?
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The process is extremely
The process is extremely rigid and they may not respond, but it is worth a shot? What year are you in?
Skip the recruiter. Find an
Skip the recruiter. Find an alumni. If there are no alumni, find the head of the group you want to work in and cold call.
I tried the alumnii route,
I tried the alumnii route, didn't work out for me. I am a senior looking for a FT, the reason I am reaching out now is because I have been interning at a boutique investment bank which has made my resume a lot better. And Ya I want to cold call but I can't seem to find the phone numbers, alls I have is names.
Call the bank's main phone
Call the bank's main phone number and a secretary will ask who you want to speak to. If it gives you a recording asking you for an extension, just dial random numbers and say you're looking for so-and-so. Get creative.