Each week, we'll send you one short email (we like to be brief) of an alumni interview, career guide, or networking theory.
The Types of Emails
1. Warm Intros
We interview alumni across finance, law, tech, politics, media, sports, AI, and more. You name it, we've done it. This includes notable alumni like CNN's CFO, Former President Jim Ryan, and UVA Head Coaches (Men's Basketball & Swim).
We ask everyone the same 5 questions (interns and C-suite execs alike):
- How'd you get your start?
- What's a challenge you faced early on?
- What's a misconception about your industry/role?
- What's a piece of advice you have for students?
- What's a question you love to be asked?
You'll gain decades of industry knowledge and career success, and maybe find your dream job you never knew existed.
2. Networking Guides
We want you to go out and meet alumni yourself. So we put together expert guides on what you need to do it. This includes:
- Tools to find alumni faster
- Cold email templates
- Coffee chat essentials
- How to answer the dreaded "Tell Me About Yourself?"
- And arguably most important, how to write a Thank You Note
3. Networking Theory
Believe it or not, networking is one of the most misunderstood business concepts out there. It's the main reason this newsletter started.
These types of emails are here to help you rethink networking. At the end of the day, it's just a corporate word for talking to people. We discuss:
- Why you add value to someone more senior than you
- The faults of being too certain
- How to balance motive, transparency, and respect
- Why you should follow up (more times than you think)