Cold Email Template Revision

Drafted this. Be blunt - what should I change? Also, thoughts on attaching my CV to the email? 

Thanks. 

"Subject: Fellow [shared trait with person] Reaching Out for Advice

​​​Hi Name

I’m a first-year student at university studying economics, hoping to follow your path into investment banking, ideally within the product group of M&A or leveraged finance.

Given our shared background [detail of shared background], I was hoping to see if over a brief, 15-minute call you’d be open to sharing:

  • [First question/topic]
  • [Second question/topic]
  • [Third question/topic]

From a fellow [shared trait] to another, I appreciate you taking the time to even read my note. I look forward to hopefully learning more about your precious experiences and insights.

Best regards, 

Bill "

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