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This student got an internship in 19 days!

Every so often, I get a cold message so good, I feel the need to share it.

Because cold outreach is the hardest part of networking and we often lack good examples of how do to it.

Most people get it wrong.

They make their messages generic, they ask for referrals too soon, and they make it all about themselves.

But when cold messaging is done right, the results happen fast.

One such example was sent to me on May 8th.

It was from Michael Ong - a University of Toronto student.

His message was pretty good:

• He mentioned relevant pension experience

• He tailored his message to me

• He made his request simple - just a coffee chat

But that’s not why I replied.

I replied because he pointed out what we had in common:

We were both named Michael, and we both interned at the same previous company.

This subtle detail might seem insignificant, but it made the difference.

The message feel like it came from a friend, not a stranger.

And that’s what got me to reply.

In our coffee chat he continued to impress me.

He showed real curiosity, back it up with examples, and asked really good questions.

In fact, by the end of the call, I offered to refer him myself

This wasn’t just any referral either, I personally emailed the recruiter and hiring manager to vouch for him

Then, just yesterday, I got an update from Michael.

He landed a fall internship with our Capital Market’s team as a data analyst!

I was…as they say in LinkedIn terms…”thrilled.”

But I wasn’t surprised.

When you network smart and right, the results come naturally.

The big picture

Michael Ong’s cold message is a great example of how to reach out to people.

If you're cold messaging someone, don’t overlook the power of shared experiences.

Find anything you have in common with them.

It could be going to the same school, studying the same field, playing the same sport, or having the same first name.

People are far more likely to reply to those they feel familiar with.

Next Tuesday, I’ll release a recorded interview with Michael Ong to hear more about his job searching process - stay tuned!

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See you next Tuesday 🤝

-Michael Ly

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