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
This is a solid template. Thank you!
Never “mr banks”, always address on first name basis unless the dude is like 80 years old
I’d say Mr for MDs
For sure, yeah that’s fair
im borderline dyslexic so my eyes are already glazing over at that email, so you better bold the important shit or use an exciting font like comic sans
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