Sending cold call letters and CV to hedge funds

Hi,

With the holidays coming up and with nothing to do currently, I am considering sending a blanket letter and CV to several hedge funds to see if they need an intern over the holiday period.

Unfortunately I don't have any contacts in the HF industry, but have a summer internship at a BB lined up and would like to get some experience.

I know it is a really small chance to get some work from this, but is it worth my effort.

Anyone had any success through stuff like this?

Thanks for any input.

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ThedssHolidays are for holidays... Just relax.

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ThedssHolidays are for holidays... Just relax.

Never listen to people when they tell you things like "you're working too hard," or "just relax."

Hallelujiah.

And to answer your question, I think its a slim chance, with bigger funds, but I think its worth a shot even if you have to go to a smaller fund and work for free.

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