Reaching out to MM PMs - risky?
I'm a student and I'm connected with a lot of MM PMs on linkedin, and have been sending messages to try and network, chat, learn about potential opportunities in their pods. A lot of them, expectedly leave me on read after accepting my connection lol. I am a firm believer of being persistent and like to follow up which I've done a little bit, but I'm also a bit apprehensive - People know each other and I wouldn't want word to maybe get around that I'm some annoying kid pestering all these PMs. Maybe I am severely overreacting but wanted to get perspective if ppl think this is something I should continue or something I should stop. Thanks
Pitches are your networking currency. Even if you feel they are terrible because you're learning, it is something tangible which shows you care about providing value back to the PMs whose time you're seeking. These folks are working on very limited free time and are also inundated with these types of requests all the time. Sharing a pitch with your intro is how you stand out. The more targeted the better, try to avoid sending a healthcare pitch to a semis PM for example.
Lastly, try not to take it personally if someone isn't able to get back to you.
Hit rate will be extremely low, college kid wanting pod job is a tough sell - what value do you add that someone with 2 years of IB doesn’t? The risk/reward isn’t there for most PMs to take the risk.
Having pitches ready in case you can get some time to talk is a good idea though. Needs to be very good however.
You sent the pitch first in order to try and get an opening, not the other way around.
Odds are still slim, but people will have more respect for someone that put in the time and work into something and is willing to share it.
Excepturi sunt ab odio laudantium. Aliquid totam quisquam esse accusantium hic est tempore. Esse voluptas rerum labore rem.
See All Comments - 100% Free
WSO depends on everyone being able to pitch in when they know something. Unlock with your email and get bonus: 6 financial modeling lessons free ($199 value)
or Unlock with your social account...