Networking Question - Rising junior looking for internship next year
So I am currently a rising junior looking to get an internship next year. As a result, I have been reaching out to alums in order to help my chance. I spoke with an MD at Morgan Stanley who went to my school (I actually met him at a recruiting event on campus)and he told me to come in on Monday.
My question is, what are some key points I should cover in this meeting? Should I bring a resume?
Please offer some thoughts.
I wouldn't bring my resume (by this I mean carrying it in a document folder as if you were heading to an interview), as this is a first meeting, and even if he asks for one, you should just say something like "I was assuming this was just an informational meeting, a chance to get some further and first hand insight into the business - I can absolutely send it over to you once I home" or something like that. In this case, you will send it to him anyway, and he can still ask you any of the questions he might have about your background, just without a resume infront him (which will also take some pressure off of you). Additionally, if he wasn't expecting you to bring a copy of your resume with you, then you now seem a bit forward as if you are expecting something. If he didn't ask you to bring one, I wouldn't carry it around with me.
That said, the alternative would be to bring a briefcase or the like with you, carry a news paper and such, and keep a few resumes in a folder in your briefcase. Then, if he asks you for one, you have it in your bag, if he doesn't, just leave your bag on the floor; don't even go into it and don't give it a second thought - just carry on with the meeting as an networking opportunity. This would be my choice, but it assumes that you have a decent looking bag/briefcase to bring with you so that your resume isn't just hanging out in the open.
Regarding key points, I would just go through some of the basics on the bank, the group he works in, what are some of the qualities he looks for in his analysts and the candidates that he interviews, things this nature that will help you and offer some valuable information, while at the same time, not put him on the spot or make it feel like a press (news) conference. Since he is an MD, you don't really want to ask those day to day job questions, and how he broke in, etc, as it may not be terribly relevant nor a good use of the time. Most importantly, remember to keep your composure and relax - it will help you to make the most out of this opportunity.
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Thank you!
I agree with you, I was leaning against bringing a folder with my resume. However, when listening to him answer questions, should I bring a notepad or anything or should I just listen and try to remember everything?
Thanks
i would bring a notepad. but before you start jotting down notes. ask him if you can jot down some notes..
Disagree with the first response. Definitely bring your resume - the MD isn't dumb and he knows you're trying to build a rapport with him to eventually help you with an entry-level position. Even if this wasn't the case, having a resume will help him see what your background is and will give him more color on who you are. Otherwise, you're just going to be "some kid" he met awhile back.
Bring the resume, if he asks for it - you have it. If he doesn't ask for it, don't bring it out.
I advised the op to bring a briefcase with paper, notebook and resume, but only take out the resume if the MD asks for a copy. If the op doesn't have a briefcase, I would recommend just brining a notebook - it is better to send the resume later than appear presumptuous and expecting something that may not be yet on the table.
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ok, so should I just bring a meeting portfolio?
Also, does anyone have anymore suggestions?
Don't bring a meeting portfolio. You'll look like a dbag who is taking this meeting much more seriously than he.
Is it considered bad etiquette to ask an MD about some of the deals that he has done in the past?
As a rising senior, is it too late to start contacting new alumni (as opposed to people I've already spoken with) to help for recruiting this fall for IBD? Assuming it's possible to get a phone call and perhaps meet for coffee at least once, is there still time?
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