2025 Networking Spam
With the rise of IB content across social media and it increasingly becoming a "trend" I was wondering how many networking cold emails you guys are getting per day (and is it more then the past)
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, there has been a noticeable increase in the volume of cold networking emails received by professionals in investment banking, especially during peak recruiting periods. For example, one user mentioned that they typically received around 3-4 inbound emails per day during busy times, compared to just one per week earlier in the year. This suggests that as IB becomes more popular and competitive, the volume of cold emails has indeed risen over time.
If you're planning to network, timing and personalization are key to standing out amidst the growing influx of emails. Avoid shallow or generic asks, and focus on building genuine connections.
Sources: The Best Networking, Cold Calling and Cold Emailing Posts on WSO, The Best Networking, Cold Calling and Cold Emailing Posts on WSO, Networking: How many emails did you guys send out to land an interview if non-target?, Cold Emailing/LinkedIn Messaging, To those working in IB, what makes you feel inclined to respond to a cold email from a non-alumni?
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