-: I think being mindful as a student of a person in a
full-time role, career, family, any number of other things,
just being as respectful as possible.
I really, really appreciate and am more likely
to get back to someone that's a total cold call
if there's acknowledgement of my time,
the amount of time I may or may not have to give,
and giving a couple different options.
Reaching out, "I know this is a long shot.
"I've followed your career."
Giving some level of I've done my research,
letting the person know you would absolutely be thrilled
to get on a phone call,
but realize that might be a lot,
"Would you be willing to me sending
"you a couple questions by email?"
Sort of leaving that open,
I've always appreciated,
and I'm more likely to try to carve out some time
if I feel like there's been some dilligence done.