I've sent off a few apps to some IB firms. How should I Go about emailing employees? Tell them I applied to your firm and would like to discuss some of your experiences?
Is it as effective as networking prior to submitted an app or does it make no difference?
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Shoot over an email saying you applied online/OCR/sent HR an email/whatever and were wondering if there was any other way to strengthen your candidacy and that you're excited about it. It's a harmless question that will tell your contact that you really want it and that you've applied, and usually gets you a reply like "that's all you can do, I'll shoot HR an email."
Networking with current employees after application? (Originally Posted: 01/15/2012)
So I am applying for an internship at a middle market company. I do not know anyone there but one of my professors knows two people that I could get in touch with. I asked and now have their email addresses.
Is it worth it to contact them now? What should I say?
I feel like they won't really be able to help me out if they just met me over the phone. So should I just ask them for an informational interview?
Could I say this:
"Hi my name is X and I am applying for an internship at your company. My professor Y referred me to you. I was wondering if you had 10 minutes to talk sometime about how to best position myself for an internship/interview?"
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