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Improvements and help on Cold Email Format
I am a freshman at a nontarget school that does not have any IB alumni. I have created a Google doc of different cold emails I am sending to IB MM firms in hopes of getting an internship. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I hope you're having a great start to INSERT DAY. My name is Monkey, and...
Cold Emailing Guide
I am currently a Master in Management student at a top EU Business School graduating in 2025. I have previous experience in M&A and Asset Management and will be applying for Off-Cycle Internships to try and convert that to FT. I want to start cold emailing to increase my chances of getting...
Using Mass Email Marketing Software For Cold Emails
In the process of off-cycle recruiting and I'm finding it quite time-consuming to send cold emails. Does anyone have any experience/insight regarding using cold-emailing software like Mailshake to send personalized emails (person's name/company) to a large list of contacts?
First-year summer internship - When to start cold emailing?
Hello, I'm a first-year Semi in the UK, and I'm interested in securing a summer internship this year. I'm considering reaching out to smaller shops via cold emails. However, I'm unsure about the appropriate timing for sending these emails. When I should start reaching out for next summer?
Improvements for my cold email format?
Hi everyone, I've been starting to send out cold emails to analysts and associates at my target IB firms, and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on my email template? Dear Name, My name is Name, and I am currently a first-year student at [Semi-target school], which I noticed via your LinkedIn...
Does cold emailing from semi-target work?
the title is pretty self-explanatory but for a bit of context do you think someone from a UK semi would have a shot at getting a first year summer internship by cold emailing/LinkedIn message former students at boutique banks?
Include resume in cold email as a rising freshman?
I've been sending cold emails to alums from my school, but I've heard on the forum that people like to see resume's attached as well. Unfortunately, as a rising freshman, I don't really have that many internship experiences. I was very involved in a startup, worked at a fast food restaurant, and did...
Cold Email Template Advice (summer internship)
Hey guys, I'm an incoming college freshman at a target school and am looking to land an internship over the summer. I'm mainly targeting search funds and I've created a cold email template. I was wondering if I could receive any comments/criticism on it. Thanks! Hi Name, My name is Name and I am an...
LI connection messaged me thinking she met me at an event, how do I play this?
I've been adding a lot of people on LI with investor relations roles. I've cold emailed this particular connection via email twice and she hasn't responded. Yesterday, she sends me a generic LI message saying "Happy Tuesday! It was a pleasure meeting you a few weeks ago at the NY Common Emerging...
Opening Cold Emails Multiple Times, But No Response
Hi, I'm currently a sophomore interested in pursuing banking, so naturally, as the cycle is cracking along I have been sending my fair share of cold emails. I also happen to have an email tracker which lets me know how many times someone has opened my email and when the last time they opened it was....
Is my cold email bad?
My cold email response rate is sitting at 5 - 7.5% Does anyone have any good examples of any follow up emails? This is the script I use: SUBJECT: (Target) Student Reaching Out I am a sophomore from [location] interested in Investment Banking, specifically M&A. I admire your position and was...
Critique my cold email template
I'm a freshman at a Canadian target school, trying to get an internship for the summer. As per a lot of the advice I see here, I'm gonna be going for search funds, small PE/VC shops and PWMs. Here is the cold email template that I will be using: *** Hello Name, I hope this email finds you well. My...
JPM Cold Emails Getting Intercepted by HR
Anyone else noticing JPM people being awful for cold emails -- Sent over 30+ and most responses are requests to apply online. Had one guy offer to forward my email. Other guy forwarded it to HR and they emailed me to fuck off and apply online as well. Curious to hear about anyone else experiencing...
Cold Email Tips
I know this has been asked before, but it's always worth proofreading IMO. I am currently a sophomore with a trading internship lined up for summer '22, and am looking to get a BB IB internship next summer. My template is as follows:Hi XXXMy name is YYY and I'm currently a sophomore studying...
Nitpick My Cold Emailing Template
Dear Mr./Ms. [First and Last Name], Hi, my name is Monkre and I'm a sophomore at Non-Target, studying Economics and Finance. I’m interested in [ ... ]. I came across your contact information via [ … ], and I wanted to reach out to see if we could chat about [ … ]. I understand that you are...
Cold emailing in Asia
How is cold emailing looked upon in Asia (Hong Kong/Singapore)? Are people generally as receptive to cold emailing as they are in the West?
Cold Emails Ignored
So I sent out 25 cold emails yesterday to mostly associates at BBs at around 8-9am but I have only received one reply back. Did I do something wrong? My emails were along the format of: "Dear X, I hope you are well. I have recently graduated from ___ having ___ and I am interested in a career within...
Mizuho/MUFG/Bofa Email format?
Hi everyone, curious whether anyone knows what the email format is for these banks in the US? For some reason, my emails keep bouncing back from these firms. P.s - I know many threads have the BofA format, but none of them seem to be working for me. Thank you!
Cold Email Template for Undergraduate Intern (feedback?)
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my cold email response rate is abysmal
looking for some advice on how to cold-email. i usually use something along the lines of: Dear X, I hope you are well. My name is banananobo and I am a school sophomore studying finance. I found your info on LinkedIn and wanted to reach out, as I'd love to learn more about your work at bank. [add...
Can you critique my cold email?
Hello Adam, I am looking for career advice to enter equity research. I'm a second year BA Accounting and Finance student at ... university. I was hoping to get a call with you, so you could tell me about your time in investment research. Please let me know if you are available to speak sometime this...
Asking for an Internship directly in Cold Emails?
For some context, I am a freshman at a non-ivy target school looking to get any type of finance internship (local IB , search funds, PWM) this summer. As I am in the process of cold-emailing the directors of these firms, I was wondering if I should ask for a coffee chat (phone call or zoom) or if I...
Asking for an Internship directly in Cold Emails?
For some context, I am a freshman at a non-ivy target school looking to get any type of finance internship (local IB, search funds, PWM) this summer. As I am in the process of cold-emailing the directors of these firms, I was wondering if I should ask for a coffee chat (phone call or zoom) or if I...
Help with cold email
This is the current template I'm using to cold email search funds and ask for an internship. I've sent 30 so far with 15 opens (according to my plugin that tracks when an email is opened) and of the ones that were opened, only 1 replied back agreeing to a call. "Dear Sir/Madam, My name is (name) and...
Cold emailing in the UK?
I just started cold emailing after seeing several articles on it here and another site. However, I want to know if I'm making a mistake by doing it here in the UK. Out of 15 emails I sent, 7 of them got blocked. Is this because I'm in the UK and cold emails are not good to use here, or because I'm...
Networking 101
Hey, everyone! I am about to start networking, as I am preparing for a summer analyst position for next summer. I know that is pretty late, but I have to start somewhere. First of all, I wanted you guys to critique my cold email template. I have read a lot of other threads and I have composed one...
When cold-emailing companies for sophomore internships, which level of person should I be emailing?
Title says it all. I'm trying to get a sophomore summer internship at boutique banks near me. Am I supposed to be cold emailing MDs? VPs? The info@company email? Someone else? Should I send emails to multiple people at a company? Thanks for the help. Also, does anyone happen to have any resources on...
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Too Late to Cold Email for SA IB/PE Internship?
For context, I'm a final year student from a non-target with three internships in back-end corporate finance at different firms. My GPA isn't too impressive, so to counter that, I began learning financial modelling and CFA L1 studies. I'm a bit late to the search for an internship into IB / PE , and...
Cold Emailing REPE or Development firms without email address
Background: Graduated college in May and took a few months off after graduation. Just moved to Texas (DFW area) and currently looking for an analyst position. 3 internships (all different cities in different markets), one in REPE and two at major brokerage shops. Decently connected in brokerage down...
Any success with cold emailing to secure internships/work experience? (Europe)
I am a first year undergrad at a target university in the UK and understand that cold emailing is very common in the US. I was wondering if cold emailing people at BB's/Boutiques regarding internship/work experience opportunities in London or Europe in general is just as acceptable? If so, has...
Advice on cold contacting
Hi, I have soon finished my first year as an analyst, and am thinking of moving to another city. However, I have no network there, and very limited insight into the operations of the banks located there. I will thus have to start cold contacting people, and have found LinkedIn to be the best place...
Guide: Cold Contacting Investment Bankers For Non Targets
Hi Folks, I posted a thread earlier in the month and there was a lot of interest in techniques and tips for cold contacting investment bankers so I thought I would share what I know. First things first, I'm not an investment banker. I'm a data room sales rep with an extensive background in cold...
The Best Networking, Cold Calling and Cold Emailing Posts on WSO
Here are the top ranked (by silver bananas) posts related to networking, cold calling, and cold emailing. Enjoy! p.s. Need more networking advice? Check out our Networking Guide . 1. Cold-Emailing Guide. posted by @Culcet" [quote] 1) Background info - Contact people with a similar background....
Cold emailing alumni during earnings season: terrible idea?
Hi everyone, I'm about to enter my senior year and am trying to secure an off-cycle equity research internship since I missed the boat for summer internships. Nearly impossible, I know, but I plan to at least try. I have the benefit of going to school in the city. Would it be a terrible idea to...
Undergrad Summer Recruiting Questions - Grades, Reaching Out and Standing Out
I was wondering how firms felt about excluding your CGPA on your resume when applying. I have a 3.2 - 3.3 (semi-target, Canada) and have been advised to exclude it from my resume during recruiting. I've been successful at landing summer internships by doing this, but not for front office finance...
Webinar Rewind - Linkedin, Cold-Emailing & Networking Tactics
In case you missed last night's webinar on Linkedin, Cold-Emailing & Networking Tactics, have no fear - the full recording of the webinar can be found below. If you have any interest in improving your networking skills I highly recommend you check it out. It will be viewable for 24 hours only then...
Networking - How long should a cold email really be ?
Hello all, Rising junior at non-target. I've started networking about a month ago. Just wanted to know, how long should a cold email ideally be? I've read on other posts here that it should be 5-6 lines since bankers are busy people, but I've tried that and my response rate wasn't so good. I've had...
Networking during holidays
I am interested specifically about emails/written form. Should "happy holidays" be mentioned in the message and how should I go about it? Few examples for Easter would be nice. I am not a native speaker so I am not sure how should it sound. Thanks.
Upcoming Webinar: Linkedin and Cold-Emailing Networking Tactics (Monday 4/14 6:30pm ET)
This coming Monday, April 14th, at 6:30pm ET, Wall Street Mentors will be hosting a webinar focused on Linkedin and Cold-Emailing Networking Tactics . Specifically he'll be going over: the objective of Linkedin and cold emailing, how to connect with people in the field, how to get the conversation...
Does Dear Coincide With Mr?
When cold emailing people I usually use "Hi (first name)" but when they are ~50 or older I feel Mr. is more appropriate (until they sign with their first name). However, "Hi Mr. (last name)" doesn't sound right and neither does "Dear (last name). Maybe "Hello (last name)?
What is the best way to cold email (with resume) the owner of an RE Investment & Development Firm that is not hiring?
There are several firms that I have come across which are not hiring (with no alum connection), and I would like to know what is the best way to approach the owner(s) for an interview. Has anyone had success with this method, and if so what are the do's and don't to maximize potential for getting an...
Cold emailing for non-students
All of the example cold email formats that I have seen on WSO are for students. Usually they discuss things such as: internships, majors, ect. How many paragraphs should I write for a cold email if I am a non-student and not even currently working in finance? Answers from Certified Users are...
How I used LinkedIn to get Interviews and Land Offers
Hey Guys, Been using this site for a while now and figured it would be beneficial for me to give back a bit. For starters, I thought I would detail my experiences using linkedin and cold emails to land a summer offer. Coming from a semi-target undergrad b-school, I had my hands full. Nonetheless, it...
Here's what happens when your email hits my inbox...
Mod Note (Andy): this comment was originally posted in The Phone Call that Never Was and I thought it deserved it's own blog post for those that missed it. When I first started full-time, I would enthusiastically respond to every recruiting email I got from undergrads, knowing that I was in their...
Is cold emailing a former interviewer after about 2-3 years better than cold emailing an unknown person?
Has anyone tried this, and is it better to email an MD level person than an associate level person? Also what is the best way to go about this?
Is Thursdays a good day
Is Thursdays a good day to send out a handful of cold emails? or is it too close to the weekends and will most likely be ignored?
Loop Capital Email
Does anybody know the email format for Loop Capital? Tried all the usual shit. Thanks
Cold email HF: Analysts or PMs?
I'm assuming analysts are more likely to read email, but an informed opinion would be helpful. I'm trying to get a position in a different city, but I don't have many connections there. I want to go brute force, but might as well do it intelligently. I've been doing sell-side research for 4 years,...
Some advice needed - Math major about to finish 3rd year
hey all. I'm a math major just about to finish my third year this year and my gpa is pretty crap. Diagnosed with ADHD, dicked around a lot and didn't really realize how important marks were in finding a job, and I also had to hold several crappy jobs during school to pay for it. Anyway, that ship...
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