Reaching out

Are bankers more likely to reach back out to a cold message based on how it's sent? Basically, I'm wondering if I'm better off emailing, sending LinkedIn messages, or reaching out through my school's alumni messaging center. Should I include my resume in the initial message? or only add it if the banker I've talked to has gotten to know me and potentially wants to give me a letter of recommendation?

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