Any tips on what to include on a cold email via LinkedIn ? Trying to start networking with MBB alumni from my undergrad, not trying to look stupid on the get go

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Invest time finding commonalities beyond the school. I personally ignore all the emails that look like a recycled template. If I see the person did their homework i’m happy to chat.

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From my end, showing that you thought about who you contacted usually makes me more likely to answer.
E.g. somebody from my university, with a similar background, who mentions something we have in common would typically catches my eye more.

Having said that, sometimes I don't answer to cold emails because I'm busy at the time and then forget about it, so please dont take lack of a response to heart.

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