This is what your LinkedIn cold outreach message should entail

Once you have found relevant people to connect with on LinkedIn, this is what your initial message should look like.

Side note: Our generation seems to be technologically anxious with messages. You gotta realize most MDs or VPs don’t give a shit, they don’t overthink these messages like we do. Long story short, just send the message and don’t overthink.

Mr. Banks — My name is Tim Johnson, and I’m a 3rd-year finance student at the University of (fill in name). I recently came across your page and saw that you were a fellow alumni!

I was wondering if we could potentially setup a short 10-15 minute phone conversation to connect, I’d love to ask you about your career path and how you got into banking after your undergraduate studies. I understand you’re a very busy man, so any time of yours is much appreciated!

Thanks, Tim Johnson

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