Networking Question - Senior struggling to find a job

Hey guys, I am a senior who has struggled to find a job so far. I know that there are still some jobs out there at BBs but the only way to access them is through networking with higher Analysts/Associates. Only thing is I don't know how to contact them. My alumnii network is a bit thin when it comes to some of these banks.

What do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

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Just because it's Friday, I'll bite. Honest advice - it's quite late in the process especially for FO roles. You're fighting an uphill battle (more like a cliff than hill) and your chances are extremely low if trying to secure a front office position at a Bulge Bracket. Try using Linkedin to find some contacts - search "Analyst/Associate [insert BB]" and please do yourself a favor and don't limit yourself to BBs.

Once you find your contacts, you'll need to figure out the structure of the respective company email address - you can use the search function on this site to help you in this department. Good luck.

 
CapToedJust because it's Friday, I'll bite. Honest advice - it's quite late in the process especially for FO roles. You're fighting an uphill battle (more like a cliff than hill) and your chances are extremely low if trying to secure a front office position at a Bulge Bracket. Try using Linkedin to find some contacts - search "Analyst/Associate [insert BB]" and please do yourself a favor and don't limit yourself to BBs.

Once you find your contacts, you'll need to figure out the structure of the respective company email address - you can use the search function on this site to help you in this department. Good luck.

Would it look better (and thus allow for a higher response rate) to send an Inmail with Linkedin or simply send them an email after having found the email structure?

Aren't Inmails more professional, or am I only influenced by Linkedin's marketing?

 

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