Advice Please - Graduating this June from non-target
Hello everyone - I'm graduating this June from a non-target and came across an open analyst position at a top investment management firm. I feel like I have a solid resume and could do great in an interview but my resume most likely won't get looked at just because there are probably tons of applicants for the position.
How would you guys suggest I go about getting my resume looked at? Would you guys say mass emailing employees is my best shot? Letting them know that I'm applying for the position and ask they could take a look at my resume? Contact HR? Cold call(I'd rather not)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
First, you do not want to mass email - essentially spam - every employee's inbox because you found out about a potential opportunity. That is definitely not your best shot, although if you have any connections within the firm, you will definitely want to reach out to them. Contacting HR won't help much at all either - they don't hold the cards and will usually ignore you or send out a generic response.
Regarding cold calling, if the firm is big, then it won't help. If the firm is a small shop, then it can definitely help...or hurt - depending on your pitch.
Even though you come from a non-target, you best bet is to apply online and really look to find some sort of connection within the firm - someone to reach out to and check for a bit of advice (hoping for a resume push). Search your alumni database, LinkedIn, friends of friends, etc. Considering the opportunity is already open it's definitely a little late in the game to be making the push, but it isn't too late.
Once you've applied, with or without contacts, you will want to follow up and continue to show your interest - don't badger them, but definitely be persistent and show your enthusiasm.
Good luck.
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