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Everest
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What are some good things to include in a cold email when recruiting for investment banking Thank?
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Sneha Deb
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Hi Everest! A strong cold email for investment banking should be short, professional, and personalized. Here are the key elements to include:
1. A clear subject line: Something simple like “Aspiring Analyst – [Your Name]” or “[College Name] Student Interested in Investment Banking.”
2. A brief introduction: State your name, school, year, and major. Mention something specific about the person or their firm that made you reach out (a deal they worked on, a recent news article, alumni connection, etc.).
3. Your purpose: Explain clearly that you’re interested in learning more about their experience and the firm. Ask for a quick 15–20 minute conversation or coffee chat.
4. Gratitude and professionalism: Thank them for their time and consideration, and include a professional email signature with your contact info.
Ex:
Hi [Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a sophomore at [Your School] majoring in Finance. I recently read about [specific deal or fact about the firm/person], and it inspired me to learn more about your path into investment banking. I’d really appreciate the chance to hear about your experience at [Firm Name] and any advice you might have for someone looking to break into the industry.
Would you be open to a 15-minute conversation in the coming weeks?
Thank you for your time,
[Your Full Name]
[Email] | [Phone] | [LinkedIn]
Hope this helps you out, good luck!
1. A clear subject line: Something simple like “Aspiring Analyst – [Your Name]” or “[College Name] Student Interested in Investment Banking.”
2. A brief introduction: State your name, school, year, and major. Mention something specific about the person or their firm that made you reach out (a deal they worked on, a recent news article, alumni connection, etc.).
3. Your purpose: Explain clearly that you’re interested in learning more about their experience and the firm. Ask for a quick 15–20 minute conversation or coffee chat.
4. Gratitude and professionalism: Thank them for their time and consideration, and include a professional email signature with your contact info.
Ex:
Hi [Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m a sophomore at [Your School] majoring in Finance. I recently read about [specific deal or fact about the firm/person], and it inspired me to learn more about your path into investment banking. I’d really appreciate the chance to hear about your experience at [Firm Name] and any advice you might have for someone looking to break into the industry.
Would you be open to a 15-minute conversation in the coming weeks?
Thank you for your time,
[Your Full Name]
[Email] | [Phone] | [LinkedIn]
Hope this helps you out, good luck!