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What counts as overdue?

A contact is flagged as overdue if it's been 30+ days since your last interaction (email or call).

For cold emails (first outreach with no reply), you should follow up sooner — aim for 10–14 days between each follow-up.

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Strengthening the Net

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Prioritize maintenance over acquisition

"Maintaining Internal Contacts had the highest impact on salary growth."

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Implement systematic follow-up

"Campaigns with at least one follow-up received 44% more replies."

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Cultivate weak ties strategically

"Moderately weak ties increased job mobility the most."

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Give before asking

"Perceived generosity is positively related to social status and productivity."

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Follow-up Best Practices

For cold emails: Follow up 1-2 times with 10+ days between each.

For established contacts: Check in once a quarter (~90 days).


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Networking Tips & Tricks

Master the art of networking with these proven strategies and best practices.

  • Take paper notes on every call so you can reference specifics later.
  • Come prepared with questions, but prioritize follow-ups so the conversation feels natural.
  • Start light for 1–3 minutes (how they are, how they like their city, etc.).
  • Do not let them take over the entire call—proactively transition into your background early.
  • Do not send first-touch emails Friday–Sunday.
  • Do not send emails before 9:00am or after 5:00pm.
  • Schedule-send emails with slightly "random" timestamps (e.g., 9:02 or 3:24).
  • Always attach a typo-free resume, titled clearly.
  • Put your name in the subject line so they can find your thread easily.
  • Send the calendar invite immediately once a time is agreed.
  • Use Google Calendar (not Apple Calendar).
  • Title format: "Their Name / Your Name Chat."
  • Set Location = their phone number, add them as a guest, and remove the Google Meet link.
  • Send thank-you emails every time, ideally within a few hours.
  • Always end the call by asking for a referral and reinforce that ask in the thank-you email.
  • Maintain momentum with your top 2–3 contacts per firm every 1–2 months.
  • If they don't pick up, wait 10–15 minutes and email asking to reschedule.
  • If no response to email, wait 7–10 days and follow up; after two follow-ups, pause.
  • When introduced by email, reply-all, move introducer to BCC, keep referral in CC.
  • Don't limit yourself to one alumni channel—network across schools and cities for unexpected introductions.