Networking in MBA

Hi All,

My current plan is to go to MBA in 2026. Since my undergraduate has no placement in IB or similar professions, I was wondering how I can next work to do “coffee chats”. I’m just all people on LinkedIn get messages everyday with people asking them to chat. However if I have no ties I feel the response rate will be low. Love to hear thoughts

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reason to connect with you:

alma mater

languages

hobbies/interests

home region/culture

your personal friends/network

People connect for all sorts of reasons. They don't have to know you beforehand and in some cases people won't respond. Fact is, companies eventually have to hire new grads or staff and you need to believe that you are one of them (in any firm). If company X doesn't  hire you, Y might.  So connect with people, show your abilities/profile and ask for an internships or something.

 

Thank you. And sorry for all the questions. But like I get the point of networking and making connections, but is the point to maintain the connection and once you apply for jobs you let them know, or do you ask for references? I’m new to this if you couldn’t tell

 
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