It’s been 57 days exactly, and I’ve sent 820 cold emails attempting to get on networking calls. Of the 820 emails…
I’m a non-target recruiting mostly at MM banks (few BB’s too), for a 2026 SA internship.
Curious to know how other students are doing this recruitment season.
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62 responses 24 coffee chats??
Let me clarify. The 62 responses include the 24 coffee chats, so the other 38 bankers that responded either deferred me to another banker (usually a senior forwarding my email to a junior), or bankers telling me to fuck off (essentially saying “apply on the website once apps open” or something along those lines). Also includes 6 upcoming coffee chats alr scheduled in the coming weeks.
Fix that email buddy. 9% response rate is fine, but not setting up a coffee chat after most of the email backs is terrible hit rate.
See my reply above for clarification
202 emails, 117 responses, 95 calls + 7 more scheduled
Target?
Semi w/ good alumni
How do u get 50% response rate? Did u do most of ur networking super early or smth
It was higher before Thanksgiving. Sent most emails September-November
These are just alums in banking? Wtf? Your liberal arts school must be all finance or something
Dude I'm only getting around a 7% response rate from my alum... How the hell are you getting a 50% hit rate my lord.
sent 115 30 ish coffee chats, 40 responses NESCAC school
145 emails, three chats. Tbf I did email 2 thirds of that this week...is it over for me?
As someone working, don’t email during mid-late December. Will get no responses
Alright I might be a hardo but 820 is pretty low
You’re trolling if you say 800 is low lmao.
Regardless, I plan to pick it up even more starting Jan 6
How tf are y’all having these number??? I’m at a super target and I’m having like. 5% response rate.
Why are you networking in October 😭 also probably don’t network with seniors unless you have a super strong connection. During peak recruiting times 10% response rate is to be expected
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