<p>I am starting to Cold Call or Email local boutique Ibanks and consulting firms, and I really want the experience that I do not mind working unpaid as long as i get the experience. Should I state that when I cold call (like when i leave the voicemail) or cold email ? would that make people call back? Or would it seem too desperate?
Money really isnt an issue here.. I just want an internship.</p>
<p>It can be tastefully done (expressing your ability to work without pay). I don't think you should be upfront about it. Just tell them that you are willing to do whatever is needed (even administrative tasks for the secretary) and I am sure that if you get your foot in the door, they will teach you some banking stuff.</p>
<p>Emails going to boutiques are less likely to be answered. I think that you would have the most success by calling and speaking to someone about internships. Sometimes, you really have to sell yourself and ask if you can send a resume or something to them. Get some names and if they already have an intern, ask them if they know of any other companies that need an intern. </p>
<p>Its starting to get late in the game but there are still plenty of opportunities available. I would say that you should cast your net far. Determine which city you want to work in and what firms. Then make a list of those firms. If you are in a big city like New York, find a list of all the firms that interest you and work from there.</p>
<p>what should i say when i call? and who should i seek to talk to?</p>
<p>also, what should i say when I call to follow up a resume i sent in?</p>
<p>you know what's really funny? couple months ago i was cold calling like every single company, and somehow if i mention I am looking for internship and ask who i should talk to...they'd say they are connecting you to the person and it always gets to voicemail. </p>
<p>So I decided to call a couple companies on the list like 5 minutes after, looked for the person I was supposed to be looking for, when they asked who i am, i said I am calling from morgan stanley and have potential deals to talk about. Somehow the actual person picks up...LOL</p>
<p>I go to a non target so I usually just say "Hello. I am an undergraduate student and I was wondering if you had any internships this summer/ if you could direct me to Human Resources/ if I could talk to someone about employment opportunities?" </p>
<p>If you go to a target, feel free to name drop. If an alumnus works at a certain firm then ask if you can speak to them. Do research on the company and if you have to, call up someone and tell them that you need to do a project for school and need to ask questions. (I don't do this but its an idea. Look at a movie like Boiler Room for inspiration about cold calling.) I cant stress enough that you have to be able to sell yourself, make them want you in the first minutes of your call. </p>
<p>Also remember that timing is everything. Depending on the industry, work might be lighter around lunch time, at the beginning of the day or in the evening. </p>
<p>If you don't get through to someone that asks for your resume at least or tells you that nothing is available, then call back the next day. I called one firm at least 3 or 4 times before they told me where to send my resume. I didn't tell them my name each time though.</p>
<p>I would not suggest to send a resume in before you talk to someone on the phone. If you send your resume twice, I think it is too much but others might see you as a go getter. But I think it is better if they are expecting your resume and don't have to search last weeks emails to find it.</p>
<p>well i go to michigan, but not ross, i go to the college of engineering..so i guess that's as non-target as it gets</p>
<p>Use your career center to get names of alums at the companies and call those people. In this economy, this late, you're probably just spinning wheels by making calls that 'cold'.</p>
<p>I have started cold calling but have not had any luck so far. Either they have filled the position, don’t have any opportunities available, or don’t return my call.</p>
<p>I’m at a loss here…</p>