Networking Question - Senior struggling to find a job

Hey guys,
I am a senior who has struggled to find a job so far. I know that there are still some jobs out there at BBs but the only way to access them is through networking with higher Analysts/Associates.
Only thing is I don't know how to contact them. My alumnii network is a bit thin when it comes to some of these banks.

What do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 
Best Response

Just because it's Friday, I'll bite. Honest advice - it's quite late in the process especially for FO roles. You're fighting an uphill battle (more like a cliff than hill) and your chances are extremely low if trying to secure a front office position at a Bulge Bracket. Try using Linkedin to find some contacts - search "Analyst/Associate [insert BB]" and please do yourself a favor and don't limit yourself to BBs.

Once you find your contacts, you'll need to figure out the structure of the respective company email address - you can use the search function on this site to help you in this department. Good luck.

 
CapToed:
Just because it's Friday, I'll bite. Honest advice - it's quite late in the process especially for FO roles. You're fighting an uphill battle (more like a cliff than hill) and your chances are extremely low if trying to secure a front office position at a Bulge Bracket. Try using Linkedin to find some contacts - search "Analyst/Associate [insert BB]" and please do yourself a favor and don't limit yourself to BBs.

Once you find your contacts, you'll need to figure out the structure of the respective company email address - you can use the search function on this site to help you in this department. Good luck.

Would it look better (and thus allow for a higher response rate) to send an Inmail with Linkedin or simply send them an email after having found the email structure?

Aren't Inmails more professional, or am I only influenced by Linkedin's marketing?

 

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