How to Approach Cold Outreach in Science

Here is how I got an 80% Success Rate in Cold Reach-Outs (even as a student) 1. Quality over Quantity Don’t mass message. Focus on high-potential connections and personalize each message. 💡 Example: “Hi [Name], I saw your talk on [topic] and it really aligns with my work on [project].” 2. Get to the Point Fast Introduce yourself and state why you’re reaching out in the first two sentences. 💡 Example: “I’m [Your Name], working on [specific project]. I’d love to chat about [shared interest].” 3. Choose the Right Platform Some respond best to LinkedIn, others to email, X, or their website’s contact form. Find the right way to reach them. 4. Be Specific About Your Ask Clearly state what you’re asking for- advice, a call, collaboration, etc. 💡 Example: “I’d love a quick 15-minute call to discuss [topic].” 5. Showcase Credibility Include a link to your GitHub, blog, or research to build trust. 💡 Example: “Here’s my recent work on [topic]: [link].” 6. Follow Up (Respectfully) If they don’t respond, send polite follow-ups 2-3 times with a week between messages. Persistence works, but don’t spam. 7. Respect Their Time Keep your message short and to the point. Show you respect their busy schedule. 💡 Example: “I know you’re busy—just a quick 15-minute call would be great!” Try these tips to level up your cold outreach! 🚀 #NetworkingTips #AICommunity #GrowthHacks

47 recruiter ghosts, 0 responses, 1 twelve-step messaging system that changed everything. As an introvert, I've never really enjoyed networking. It took me years to become good at it. 4 years ago, I was the guy sending "Would love to connect" messages into the void. Senior data scientists? Ignored. Hiring managers? Read but no response. Even junior engineers were ghosting me. I almost quit. Felt completely alone. The voice inside me told me: "No one cares about you" or "You're not good enough." But then I had a realization:  𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲. So I flipped the script. Built a system. Treated it like engineering. Here's the 12-step framework that changed everything for me:  1. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 > 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Target 5-10 people who can actually move your career  2. 𝗗𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 "𝗠𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁" - Leading with asks kills trust instantly. Lead with value.  3. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗿 - You can't withdraw if you haven't deposited  4. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 - Celebrate their wins, share valuable resources, connect them with someone  5. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗽 - Find connection clues in their content  6. 𝟭𝟬 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 - List 10 ways to add value (the good ideas come after the envious points)  7. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀 - Rank by success likelihood and execution ease  8. 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗹𝘆 - Try the 1st outreach idea, try the 2nd, then the 3rd. Many relationships start on the 3rd touchpoint.  9. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 - Keep showing up without asking for anything 10. 𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝘀 - Great networking is about alignment, not charm. Find ways where both of you benefit. 11. 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗺𝗲 - Your network is a living asset 12. 𝗕𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 - Show your work so you're top-of-mind I’ve used this system to grow a network that’s led to projects, collaborations, and opportunities I couldn’t have cold-applied into. (Oh, and got 90+ interviews in 90 days. Yes, really.) People who used to ignore my messages started reaching out to ME. That's the power of systematic networking. Your resume gets you past HR. Your network gets you the job. Stop begging for coffee chats. Start building relationships that build careers. If you’re stuck sending resumes into a void, networking isn’t just an option; it’s the only option. Follow me, Jaret André to land your next dream $100K+ data job ASAP. PS. If you're struggling with networking to get your job in the US or Canada, DM me. PPS. I'm happy to help, but please keep in mind that I can only accept 3 more clients this month.

Everyone says cold outreach doesn’t work anymore. But in the last year alone, I’ve gotten replies from folks at LinkedIn, Microsoft, Miro, Gamma, and more. The difference? Cold outreach isn’t dead. Boring outreach is. Here’s how to fix yours 👇 ❌ The wrong way: “Hi, I’m [Name] and I’m looking for opportunities. Can you help me?” ✅ The right way: “Hi [Name], I’ve followed your work since [X]. Your recent [post/project] about [Y] really stuck with me. I’m exploring [related goal], and I’d be so grateful if I could ask you 1 question about [topic].” Want to stand out? - Use a subject line like: “Re: Quick note on your recent post” - Add a “TL;DR” if you’re emailing - Compliment their specific work, not just their title - Make it about learning, not asking for favors Cold outreach changed my life. Try reworking your next message this way - and don’t forget to follow up. The response rate might surprise you.