Asking professor for intership/interview?

Title almost says it all. For context, I'm a 3rd year non-target UG who'll likely attend a EU target this Fall currrently interning at a small regional bank and with some other normal ECs. One of my professors is the CEO of a small and pretty local-focused P E shop (~$700 mln AUM). How should I approach him about this matter? I will obviously network with AN/AS first but I thought that having his referrall first would hugely help. Thanks and appreciate any insight.

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Be straightforward. Beating around the bush won’t ever help. Shot your shot

 

seboy66754:

Thanks for the reply, what are some selling points you think I could use in this specific case? 


Honestly, just say you’re inspired by his work and would love to see it closer and go for it. Especially if I kinda likes you, I could see you getting the internship.

 

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