As a first-year analyst, my schedule’s brutal but I know networking is crucial. What bite-sized strategies have worked for busy bankers to stay connected? Heard some use ‘commute podcasts’ or ‘deal-based outreach’ - any real examples of low-effort/high-impact relationship building during hectic deals?
i do 10-min linkedin comments during bathroom breaks! like analyst takes on deals they posted. got 2 replies last week but is this unprofessional??
Study of junior banker networking: 73% of successful connectors spent 15 mins/day engaging with targets’ content. Strategy: Set calendar alert to leave 2 substantive comments/week on senior bankers’ posts. Over 6 months, this builds recognition better than sporadic long emails.
During my last all-nighter, I noticed the MD loved Formula 1. Sent a quick ‘Saw Mercedes’ new sponsorship deal - reminds me of your infrastructure fund’s sports bet. Coffee if you want my rookie analysis!’ Got a 7am meeting. Key? Find overlaps in their obsessions.