I’ve sent out 50 personalized LinkedIn messages to alumni and I’ve received exactly two replies. One was a no and the other was a link to their company’s general careers page. People always say that finance is a relationship business, but its hard to build those relationships. What’s the secret sauce for getting a coffee chat in 2026?

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There is no secret sauce because that's not how relationships work. Think about how you became friends with your best friend in the world. Did you have to scheme up a way to get them to hang out with you? No, it happened naturally. Treat networking the same way. Put yourself in position to make those connections, sure, but stop trying to force them.

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In my experience, networking through LinkedIn can be challenging. I much prefer connecting with people face-to-face when possible. I’d suggest looking into local networking groups in your area — they can be a great way to build meaningful connections.

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