Followup email question

Dumping Econ

Mr. Hansen

King Kong

12y

If he was an analyst, then I'm assuming he's young and would feel weird if you still addressed him formally after meeting with him. Have a great weekend is irrelevant unless you're going to send it on Friday.

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oreos

Human

12y

Personally I hate the phrase "informational interview", don't know if this is just my opinion but I think it's very M&I / WSO lingo and anyone not familiar with it will read "interview", which is a bit pushy. Personally I prefer: chat, coffee, introduction...bla bla bla

Also, a real mishmash of formalities, you start with "Mr." yet sign off with "thanks".

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper

fasterwait

Monkey

12y

Thanks for the feedback. So do you guys suggest being casual or formal? I think addressing by the first name after one meeting just seems weird. So here is something else. And yeah I was planning to send it on Friday so thats why I included the weekend thing.

Hi Mr. X

I'm just following up on the meeting we had 2 weeks ago (thanks for taking the time once again). I picked out a few books that you suggested I take a look at. I was also just wondering if you managed to come across anyone who would be willing to have a brief chat with me about their background in the industry such as the one we had?

Sincerely,

Me.

How does that sound?

oreos

Human

12y

Go casual, for two reasons: he's an analyst and you want him to like you / think of you as a friend / equal, his mates don't call him Mr.. Of course go formal for inital contact when reaching out but from them on tone it down.

"After you work on Wall Street it’s a choice, would you rather work at McDonalds or on the sell-side? I would choose McDonalds over the sell-side.” - David Tepper

Matthias

Gorilla

12y

Dude stop stressing so much... If you can't send an email without help from a forum you have bigger issues. Just be normal. Check for spelling, grammar, send.

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MistaBooks

Senior Gorilla

12y

Best Response

Analyst by his first name,

I enjoyed our chat a couple of weeks ago - thanks again, I appreciate your insignt / book suggestions. You mentioned you might be able to set me up with some contacts in the industry - if you are still willing to lend a helping hand it would be much appreciated.

Feel free to contact me my phone - 713......

Thanks again,

Billy Joe

I think that sounds better. Your first email puts you in a weak position by using work like 'thanks..again" .... ' just wondering if you would...." ' sincerely.... '

All that makes you sound desperate / like you sat in front of your screen for an hour trying to figure out what to write (which you obviously did)

Needs to sound more conversational / easy flowing - an analyst is going to be busy and if he is will to help you out he needs to get the point quick, not read some suckass letter

Also 2 weeks is a LONG time to follow up man. I'd almost suggest giving him a call

fasterwait

Monkey

12y

Thanks for that. I agree I shouldn't be investing so much time in just an email but I would rather be safe. The above is a good format. Thanks.

BTbanker

Almost Human

12y

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