Networking Question - Masters reaching out to MBA
Hi,
This is potentially a stupid question, but I was wondering if, when networking, it is appropriate for an masters student to reach out to an MBA student from his or her school, an undergrad contact an MBA from his or her school, etc. or if it's better to stick within your program (i.e. an MBA reaches out to MBAs exclusively, undergrads to other undergrads, etc.)?
I know this might be a dumb question, but I've sometimes heard that there are stigmas within each category (i.e. an MBA might be less "prestigious" as the undergrad program so an undergrad from that school might help out other undergrads but not MBAs) so I just wanted to double check this.
Thanks!
I always think its best to not make assumptions and let the person decide that for themselves... meaning don't tell yourself that Joe Smith who went to XYZ for undergrad won't be helpful to you because you are in the XYZ MBA, just reach out and see. If they are helpful then they will help, if they aren't helpful then they won't.
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Alright so it sounds like it won't be a perfect contact, but there is generally a good chance they'll respond then is what I'm sensing. That's good to know. I've heard of some elite schools like Harvard where the MBAs, JDs, and MDs tend to know they're more "elite" than some of the masters programs and thus are less likely ot help out. I feel that for me, who goes to a state school, that might be less of an issue. This might sound dumb, but I feel as though state school alumni tend to help out their school regardless of major more than some of the elite schools just because they went to school in a more laid-back environment.
Yea definitely don't over-think it, just put yourself out there and even if you run into people with that mentality something will stick eventually... good luck!
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