Cold calling process

Hello Everyone!

Today I attempted my first cold call ever and the first place I called was BNP Paribas. They answered and I said can talk to the trading floor manager they said we need a name ( no clue of the persons name). I got transferred to the HR connect which I guess is the reference desk for HR. 
 

Having tried this the first time what can I improve and where did I go wrong? Also when someone cold calls do you call the main banking office and then ask for the desk division.

Thank You!

2 Comments
 

Not sure what you're trying to gain from this cold calling, but an email is probably more appropriate if you're trying to network for an internship or FT offer. 

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