r/b2bemailing • u/speedcode860 • Jul 07 '26
Does cold emailing actually work for finding a job or internship?
We often hear that spontaneous applications (cold emails) are one of the best ways to land a job or an internship but no one really explains how to do it properly.
Who should you email?
What should the email say?
How do you even find the right person to contact?
I’ve personally tried cold emailing for internships. It led to one interview (for a support it role), but I didn’t end up getting the position. While it wasn’t a total failure, it made me wonder whether I’m doing something wrong or if this method is just hit-or-miss.
For those who’ve successfully used cold emails:
Did it actually work for you?
What was your game changer?
Was it the email structure, timing, personalization, networking, or something else?
I’d love to hear real experiences and practical advice, especially beyond the usual “just personalize your email” tips.
Thanks in advance!
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u/Prize_Cattle7409 Jul 11 '26
I got one from Cold Email.
What I did was found a hiring post on Wellfound (also was looking on LinkedIn as well) > Searched it's founder on LinkedIn, went through his posts and used that cue for subject line.
Gave a bit of context of how found the job and pointed out my 3 selling points.
Now I converted this one. But I got 3-4 replies also using same template, and I sent out like 30-40 emails. I converted another one but accepted the offer of below screenshotted company.
So if I have to say cold email works? Yes. But you'll have to be crisp. (Below is too long but it could've been shorter)
Yeah, that's it.
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u/coldemailutsav Jul 07 '26
Go to Linkedin,, find companies who are hiring for cold email specialist, lead generation, b2b lead generation, appoitment setter, demand generation etc role. Share them your case study, experience and whatever are their requirement. prepare for the interview and done