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Networking to an Interview? Looking for advice.
A little background: I spoke to a VP @ a BB bank of a prominent division recently and he told me that he'd refer me to human resources for an interview in the upcoming January interview cycle (I go to a target that has a late OCR cycle). I emailed him with a question a week ago about possibly...
Alumni Lunch?
I have exchanged a few emails with an alum at a PE firm who has offered to put me into the mix for the 2016 recruiting group which will be happening in January. He has encouraged me to keep in touch and, judging from our email exchange, seems to be genuinely interested in helping me. Is it too...
How to go from informational interview to casual conversation?
Hey WSO , I've been heating up my networking efforts lately and have gotten to talk to a few alumni at some firms I'm interested in. I think I'm doing a good job at getting the other person to discuss their background, their work experience, their job, etc. I think I'm doing a terrible job at...
Informational Chat with Partner at MBB - Need advice
Hello, I have an upcoming informational interview /chat with a partner in MBB who is an alumni of my alma mater. I have never spoken to partners before in my informational interviews . What type of questions would you ask a partner and how should I make this conversation valuable and different?...
How many times do you chase up?
I am contacting all the people I know in Banking for referrals for when applications open in August/September. How many times do you ask someone for a referral before moving on?
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Question about Networking for SA position
Hey guys, so I have a few quick questions that I would appreciate some help with. I am a rising junior at the University of Illinois (UIUC) and will be in Chicago for the summer for an internship. I want to start focusing on networking to get some informational interviews lined up. My question is...
Meeting Sr. Traders/Salespeople, what to be prepared for?
I am visiting the trading floor of a BB tomorrow as an alum invited me to shadow him for a couple of hours. However, he mentioned that he is trying to set up meetings for me with senior guys on the floor so that they can "tell me some things" (his words). Furthermore, he asked for my resume. Does...
Building trust
Firstly what is the power of the head of a certain division in recruiting, for example do they have the ability to give you an offer? If they refer you then are you certain to get the offer? Secondly, how do you build the trust of a person in this position? do you treat them as a normal contact?...
Best Canadian University for Networking?
Best alumni network? Best location to network?
In need of turning this franchise around via networking!
I am in a bit of a pickle. I am in a MSF program in the UK, but looking to move to the big apple or Chi town upon graduation in a few months. I'm a US citizen and I have a pretty good network established in each city, but I cannot speak with them via telephone. Do you recommend cold emailing and...
Alumni/Networking
I have done some searches and haven't been able to find a few email formats that I would like to contact some alumni. Does anyone have these formats? Appaloosa Management Tudor Investment Corporation Point72 Asset Management Thanks!
Managing directors and heads
Is their a difference between a managing director and the head of a group or are they the same thing?
Reaching back out to old contacts
I graduated in May 2012, and throughout my junior and senior year I heavily networked with my school's alumni. I ended up getting a job at boutique bank, but am now looking to lateral. Unfortunately, I (stupidly!) didn't really stay in touch with my contacts (the last time I talked to them was just...
Is it acceptable to ask a campus recruiter for contacts?
I got in touch with an alum who I assumed work on a S&T desk at a BB , but she replied to me email and it turns out she is a campus recruiter. She encouraged me to go to the networking events in the fall on my campus, but is it alright if I respond asking for the name of other alums who actually...
Hi should I meet with bankers I have know for a long time face to face
Hi guys I have known some bankers for a long time..... should I meet them face 2 face?? when I meet them, what I should say? ask jobs directly ? no! nobody has this responsibility except myself... however, time is very limited... I know I should ask for meetings.... but what I should say...
Your Experience
Quick questions, I go to a target with people in some c level positions. I have access to the numbers/emails to some chairman and ib heads. I am a senior and have completed 3 internships. When is it accepted to try to contact these people? What is the experience of anyone who have tried to contact...
High school alumni
Emailed a director that went to my high school to network. He didnt reply. When should I email him again?
Email format trader
Does anyone know the email format for HSBC London if I am looking for a trader? Does the division matter? Also for anyone know for Nomura? is it just [email protected]? Lastly standard chartered? Thanks
Just got my non-IB "bonus."
So, I've been working in an accounting function at a real estate firm for three months. My salary is 35K out of college. This has always been a stepping stone job, but after networking/applying to IB gigs for a year, I started to lose drive. Well, I just got my "bonus." Granted, I'm fully aware I've...
5 Sources You Haven’t Used to Build Connections
I’ll preface this post right away by saying that some of these are really more geared to an American looking outside the US. Also if you’re not from the United States, but are looking for positions here, just replace “American” with the comparable organization from your respective country....
5 Tips for Stellar Courtesy Visits
So you’ve scored a chat with someone who works in the industry. What do you do next so you don’t screw it all up and look like a fool? First, I use the term ‘courtesy visit’ for two reasons: 1) because I hate the term ‘ informational interview ’. To me it just sounds stupid. You never...
Are You an “Active” Alumni?
I graduated a few years ago and I still go from time to time to reunions with people from my school. I do it because it’s fun mostly but also I admit because the networking is amazing . You get to see friends (or at least acquaintance) that work in a lot of different areas. My class is still quite...
Done networking deals as a freshman
The greatest thing I learned in business school so far is the magic of networking. So I now have a guaranteed interview once I'm a sophomore/junior at DB / CS / UBS and then one at EVR/ Moelis and then one at Jef/ Baird etc. And I only started seriously in january. Is it really that hard being from...
Done with informational interview. Now what?
I had an informational interview over the phone with an alum working for BB IBD . I have already sent the thank you note. What should I do if I want to keep him in contact? Can I ask him to refer me to other analysts? How can networking help me in recruiting?
The Phone Call that Never Was
This is a question for you guys who are now in the industry, but I'm sure most people can relate.
the best questions to ask in cold emails
What do you guys think are the best questions to ask in cold emails?
How to proceed?
I emailed a college alumni on job opportunities in banking (on Monday afternoon). He quickly wrote back, told me that I have a strong resume, and encouraged me to join his firm. He told me that he will brainstorm opportunities with his colleague. (on Monday afternoon) I quickly wrote back telling...
Emailing Contacts After Rejection
What do you guys say to your contacts after you get rejected from a firm that they referred you to? It is inevitably a bit of an awkward email to send, but at the same time they have helped you out and deserve to be kept in the loop. Do you usually send an email to them either way thanking them for...
How did you get my email address?
I know about using the company email format to email people whose email address you may not have, but are still connected to through an alumni network or something of that sort. I'm wondering how you guys respond if they ask you how you got their email address? Should you say your part of the same...
Retry alum email, but now with a reference?
Hey monkeys, I emailed a school alum 2 weeks ago, but never got a reply. However, I spoke to a different alum yesterday, and one of the people he suggested I contact is the same guy. Obviously emailing someone with a reference is much better than a school connection, but should I try again so soon?...
Question about Networking: Do MBAs help out Undergraduates?
So I've been compiling a list of small investment banks in hopes of contacting the alumni. For whatever reason my school has a ton of MBAs on Wall Street but very few BA/ BS grads, especially compared to Harvard and Wharton. Are MBAs still strong connections? Personal opinions from MBAs and others...
Popping the question
So, I've networked quite a bit. Made about 10 phone calls to people. Some of them were really helpful and pushed my resume to an extent. With some others I got friendzoned. My question is, how do I get them to push my resume, both on the phone or after the call has taken place? Like should I be up...
Meeting with B-School Alum
I'm well underway in my preparations for achieving entrance into a top b-school, hoping to apply next fall. I have several meetings coming up with graduates of some of target schools. Wharton, Columbia, Stern, Duke, Booth, Cornell, Harvard. Most likely more to come as well. The meetings are majority...
Reaching/Networking Out To Alumni: Zero Access
I’m a freshman at the end of my first semester in college at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) and, being the future aspiring IB that I am, I have begun to do a series of things to start improving my chances into breaking into field. Everything has gone well and as planned, if that’s...
How do you know if networking is paying off?
I've been talking to people; moreso recently I've met some people at info sessions have sent a few emails back and forth with some firms I've had emails from a few people they respond saying they'll help or they ask for a resume, one VP asked for my resume to look over and for a phone call next week...
PDF or Word?
This may sound kind of trivial, but if an analyst offers to take a look at your resume should I send it in word or pdf?
Network Like Your Life Depends On It
Most people find networking to be an odd concept, but when you think about it, we all network on a daily basis: We meet new people, become acquainted, and make connections with other people through these acquaintances. However, when we get told at university that "networking" is crucial, it is often...
Sending Emails
What do you guys usually include when you send a first email to an alum or a contact? - Name/School year/Majors - Looking at summer positions in finance/ IB - Found name through alumni network/ possibility of speaking with them to learn about their experience with the firm/their work as well as the...
Okay to ask for Contact Info?
I spoke to someone briefly at the end of an informational session and he seemed very sincere in his willing to pass along some advise. I did not get his business card but I wanted to thank him and follow up. Would it be okay to contact the head recruiter who organized the event and ask for an email...
Last Minute Networking?
This is two-part question really. I have an upcoming interview with a a Big 4 accounting firm and I would really like to get some more information on the firm. My only issue is that my interview is in less than a week. Is this last minute attempt going to be looked down upon? If not how should I go...
How to ask for referrals?
I was wondering how do you go about asking for referrals from people you network with? Most of my connections i have reached out to cold and for the most part usually have a 20-40min phone call with them asking about their experience and advice at firm X. I am starting to run out of leads to contact...
Next Step for Networking
Okay, so don't grill me for not searching because I did and there isn't much on follow ups after a phone conversation with alumni. I did the usual 15 minute introduction conversation, and recruiting is still over a month away. I sent emails saying thank you for your time after we spoke. What would...
Should I include when I send it to the MD?
Im a transfer student transferring to a semi-target from a JC, and Ive been reaching out to alumni all summer. I recently reached out to an MD at a BB and he asked for me to send my resume. He currently does not know Im a transfer student, should I include my JC on there? I dont have a GPA for the...
Networking utilizing demographics
Going through my school's alumni database looking for people to email for networking. I'm wondering what you guys look for in deciding who exactly to email. I have a decently large selection to choose from, but obviously not everyone I search for under Finance - Investment Banking will be useful,...
Networking follow ups - create new email subject or continue existing thread?
Say you're just continuing conversation with people over the course of months/year. Do you continue sending new emails by replying through your initial email thread? Or do you always compose a new email? I have been doing the former with alumni I have met in the Spring over the course of 4-5 months...
Networking dilema
First post, but been following site for a while. I have a networking questions for everyone. I will be a senior at a semi-target next year and am working in a small boutique in my home city which is not a major finance hub. I needed to return home for medical reasons this summer, not by choice....
What do I say..?
I'm currently an intern at a boutique investment bank and am looking to land a FT at a BB this coming fall. I interned at a regional BB in the spring and took the time to reach out to a lot of the people so I have their contact information, BUT what do I say to them? Is it appropriate if I ask them...
Following Up With Your Network
I began sending out emails and talking to college Alumni earlier this month and have so far had phone calls with 7 analysts and one VP. This is my sophomore summer and I have a good 6-8 months till Junior BB SA recruiting begins. My question is how do I follow up with these people I contacted? They...
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