Website Says NOT to Call--Submit Resume Online

I was just casually browsing some boutique IB websites in my region who might be interested in hiring someone with little experience like myself. One such site said they were interested in receiving resumes from people with all levels of experience (great!). Then I noticed the site said to submit a resume online to HR and NOT to call anyone at the bank. Is this a legitimate/common request, or are they counting on only the extremely interested applicants calling?

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For all of the inexperienced guys on here, please don't cold call senior bankers. Just send them emails. First, they are much more likely to respond because they can do it on their own time. Second, they don't want to have an awkward conversation with a random person any more than you do. If they respond to your email, you can then ask them to schedule a call or coffee.

 
TechBanking If they respond to your email, you can then ask them to schedule a call or coffee.
Are you implying you should NOT ask them for time to chat or meet-up in the initial email? If so, then what exactly would you suggest someone write in the initial email?

Just to play devils advocate, everything on WSO and M&I suggests to, in the initial email, ask for a time to chat on the phone or meet up for coffee/lunch...I mean, that's the point of networking right?

 
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TechBanking If they respond to your email, you can then ask them to schedule a call or coffee.
Are you implying you should NOT ask them for time to chat or meet-up in the initial email? If so, then what exactly would you suggest someone write in the initial email?

Just to play devils advocate, everything on WSO and M&I suggests to, in the initial email, ask for a time to chat on the phone or meet up for coffee/lunch...I mean, that's the point of networking right?

I have no issue with coming straight out and asking for time to chat or coffee, sorry if that wasn't clear.

 

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