Advice needed on networking while working full-time
I've been extremely successful with getting into contact with senior/junior bankers at both large and small investment banks. Although I am able and ready to schedule days to meet for coffee with many individuals, its hard for me to break out of the office while working as a full-time summer intern. It should be noted, that I am more focused on moving to another investment bank versus staying with my current firm; however, quitting to networking over the summer is not an option.
Any recommendations on leaving the office for an hour or two during regular business hours to meet with contacts? What is appropriate and what is not?
Whatever you do, make sure you get the FT offer. Regarding networking, try to schedule 10-20 minutes. I don't think you'll be able to pull off 1-2 hours without it looking bad on you.
Don't quit. Who the hell would do that for networking?
10-20 min is tough to squeeze in a discussion about the "investment banking industry" and "senior banker experiences" considering in the city it takes at least 10 mins to jump in a cab and go to the nearest office or coffee shop to the banker which I will be meeting.
From my experience thus far, 30-60 min is the most effective time lot to shoot for while networking. The first 5-10 min being used for resonance between the person you are building a relationship with and yourself, 5-10 min to talk about their past experiences and how they ended up where they are, and 20-40 min reserved for your investment banking, company specific, and career advice questions/conversations.
Networking while at current job (Originally Posted: 09/13/2010)
Any good ideas on effective ways to network while working? Not sure if same rules apply for those of us who arent in school. Any tips or pointers?
Also, should i use work my work or personal email if contacting potential future employers?
Definitely personal e-mail address, not work.
The firm should know that you are working and they are usually able to schedule interviews around your schedule (late at night, early morning, lunch) Also, you can always use sick days.
Best way to network while working a FT job? (Originally Posted: 11/03/2013)
I got a FT gig in an MM RE PE firm out of college and for various reasons and want to either switch to another RE PE firm or jump to the sell side to do RE IB. I've been at the firm for about 5 months and think its a good time to start looking around.
Before I got this job I networked aggressively for an IBD gig but didn't get it. How can I reach out to these people again, many of whom I haven't spoken to in over a year?
And for other people, how is networking when you have a job different than networking when you are in college?
It's all about how you frame your situation. Explain what you've been up to, that you've been learning a lot, and how'd you like to catch up with a call or over coffee sometime. They know that your looking for another gig when you email them, so don't come out looking desperate. You have the luxury of taking the process a little slower now that you have a job.
Also, you've gotta be a fkin ninja when it comes to making calls/meeting people. Go pick up lunch and on the way take/make a call. Step away from your desk a little before a call is scheduled to make sure you won't get interrupted. Make the most out of 'personal/sick' days and network/interview like an animal.
Being out of school has its advantages/disadvantages, but you have to do what ya can.
+1
Schedule calls during your lunch hour, after-work drinks, coffee meets, etc. You're honestly in a very good position. Why? You have a job that is relevant for IBD.
Also, be very careful about taking days off, especially because you just started. That is, unless you don't care about what your manager/group thinks.
Thanks. What kind of subject line should I use in these emails? When I was in college I would always write "Student from College X interested in IB/RE/PE" but what do I write now?
adjust it to match your current situation?
Harder to network with people in finance because of longer hours? (Originally Posted: 09/18/2011)
Is it harder to network with people in finance compared to other industries since the work hours are so much longer?
I think it depends on the industry and the school. I know a lot of people who never networked or intended on networking and got their dream job. In my experience, coming from a non target, alumni have been extremely receptive when I reach out; they expect, as alumni, that students will reach out for advice. As far as time constraints, it depends on the person. A lot of the younger guys(analysts/associates) will set up calls for around 8 and 10pm. I've also talked with an MD who never offered a time outside the work day, so usually around lunch. I personally enjoy the later times as they are easy to fit into my schedule as well.
most of the analysts i talk to are around 10pm - 2am
higher ups like to talk on the weekends.
HR likes to talk at 9am
Few kids from my non-target school have networked with me directly. I am generally very displeased with the caliber of hopefuls from my school, so I tend to be rather unreceptive or late with my responses. Kids from target schools have reached out to me and I tend to follow up with them after a few weeks because I didn't go their schools -- I just don't feel the urgency.
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