Networking with limited time

Currently a junior at a complete non-target. Trying to network my way to a summer analyst position in IB. Almost all of the people I am reaching out to I have no connection to what so ever other than we both went to non-targets. My cold email response rate is pretty poor (~10-15%). I've tried using a template that is straight to the point (who I am, why I want to talk, times we could talk) and a more personable message. They both get the same response rate. With very little time left in recruiting, is there anyway I can build up enough contacts to get my resume in front of the right eyes? The only thing I can think of is to start mass mailing (20+ people a day from different banks). Is there a more efficient way to go about this?

 

I agree, 10-15% is great. You could also try LinkedIn messaging, simply press connect and in the personalized note have your version of a cold-email? Just mass email/LinkedIn and check your university career center. Lastly, you should also follow up with people you've networked before to keep building those relationships.

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It can take a while, especially if they are busy, etc. I would wait a couple weeks and then follow up. Sometimes it isn't worth your time, but you have to be the gauge of that. I have had some success sending an email with a note that I will call to follow up. Keep at it, it will pay off eventually!

 

hmm good point with the follow up call. i will start doing that.

it wont be too unprofessional/annoying to still go ahead and give a follow up call in a couple weeks if i haven't heard back if i didn't mention it originally correct?

 
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hmm good point with the follow up call. i will start doing that.

it wont be too unprofessional/annoying to still go ahead and give a follow up call in a couple weeks if i haven't heard back if i didn't mention it originally correct?

If you are doing that then you better have your shit together, i.e. why are you calling, why do you want to do IB, etc. be brief, but not rude. show them you have a clue, but dont be arrogant. and dont BS a BSer.

these people are very busy and especially since you call them out of the blue they will want to know why the fuck they should be talking to you.

 

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I'd say above is more of an exception than a rule. Some will respond very quickly, some will respond later, some will respond after your 2nd or 3rd email, and some won't respond at all.

If they don't respond to your first, give it 1-2 weeks. then maybe another 1-2 weeks. if you still don't get anything, wait a few months before trying again.

 
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The comment about having your shit together if you call is on point. I have heard of people calling and depending who they get on the phone, having basically an interview right then and there. Proceed with caution would probably be the watch word when calling. Then again, if you are aggressive, know what you and can articulate that very well then a call might help you.

I had to contact an MD before. Sent her one email, nothing for about a month. Sent a follow up email and she got back to me within 24 hours. These people get a ton of emails and it is pretty easy to miss a message or say they will get back to it and then forget. Send a follow up and then if that is still ignored you have to decide if you want to risk beating a dead horse or not.

 

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