Asking for a job - cold mails

What's the best way to ask for a job opportunities within a firm? 

I've already completed a number of internships and I am looking for another one.

I've been considering 2 options:

1) reach out to the team, ask for a coffee chat to listen more about them, and eventually end it with a question on their job openings / if they are going to expand the team anytime soon, as I'd be eager to join them

2) directly ask for job openings 

How'd you navigate it?

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