Cold Calling IBs between Christmas and New Year

Hi,

I was wondering if cold calling IBs between Christmas and New Year would be a good idea?!

My reasoning is as following:
1. because its Christmas I will get redirected to an analyst instantly
2. people are relaxed because they just had Christmas

Is this reasoning correct?

thanks

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Asatar3. People are pissed off that they are working during the holidays and the last thing they want to do is speak to some random college kid looking for a job.

I guess you are right but what would be a good time to call?

 
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Asatar3. People are pissed off that they are working during the holidays and the last thing they want to do is speak to some random college kid looking for a job.

I guess you are right but what would be a good time to call?

After the new year.
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