Looked the Fool, Go ahead, Laugh
So I basically spend my whole day researching companies and pitch MDs into considering me as an analyst. I graduated from non-target, is in HK, bla bla bla won't bore you with details.
The firm I was looking at publishes an Asian Equity Markets (which mostly describes Hong Kong) newsletter on a weekly basis, but on their website they list their most recent newsletter as January 31st, 2011. So I thought to myself, BINGO, that's my point of entry. They must be SOOOOO busy that they're not updating the all-important ECM newsletter. Below is the e-mail I sent to the MD, Head of Asia ECM:
Subject: Help with Newsletter?
Dear md,
I am a tri-lingual graduate (English/Mandarin/Cantonese) from [non-target, US]
I am extremely curious about your career path as I glanced over your [his firm] and LinkedIn profiles. I'm working towards a career in ECN, because I think syndication is something that fits my skill set and it is what I enjoy doing.
It has come to my attention that the ECN newsletter posted on your site is over 2 months old. It just so happens I am in Hong Kong and am looking to start my career at a top ECN team. Is your team looking for any analysts? I am not a real-life Jack Bauer but I have some great experiences and international exposure @ University of Hong Kong and Fudan University in Shanghai. If nothing else, I can help with the newsletter.
Thank you for your time. Please accept my apology if you found this e-mail intrusive.
Sincerely,
[my name]
So, three things:
I reviewed the e-mail multiple times but I cannot believe I typed ECN instead of ECM, and do it 3 times. What the f**k was I thinking???
The WORST PART IS, I subscribed to their newsletter mailing list, and the very next day, I get the March 28th, 2011 Newsletter. Looks like their newsletter is up-to-date after all, just not posted on their main site. F**K.
He hasn't responded yet, but I hope this isn't get forwarded RE:RE:RE:RE. A cute analyst at the firm in a different division knows me. F**K.The firm is very high on my list, a great MM U.S. firm with great HK dealflow. I had spent many days researching it, but it just blew up.
Hope all future monkeys can learn from my moronic actions.
hahah what if he reads this site?
99% sure this is a troll, but if you really sent that email, may god have mercy on your soul.
Hey dude, I really sent that e-mail. May god have mercy on my soul, thanks.
P.S. it didn't take long for me to realize I made a huge mistake.
uhh... great us mm firm with an ecm presence... that means not jef or houlihan... so i'm guessing Piper Jaffray...
I'm more interested in the 'cute analyst'. what's the story?
"I am not a real-life Jack Bauer but I have some great experiences and international exposure @ University of Hong Kong"
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Troll
I read the Jack Bauer line 5 times and still don't get it. Where you e-mailing the MD offering your services as analyst/ newsletter writer/ counter terrorist operative?
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