Question 1

What is the biggest mistake people make according to the video, regarding the subject line of a cold email?

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The subject line doesn't contain the sender's name.

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The subject line doesn't mention the company the sender is applying to.

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The subject line is too long.

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The subject line is too short.

Question 2

According to the video, what is the worst possible response you can get from a cold email?

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A rejection email.

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No response.

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An email asking for more information.

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An email requesting an interview.

Question 3

In the context of cold emails, what does the video emphasize about the content of the email?

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The content should be vague and ask the recipient what they want.

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The content should be creative and showcase the sender's writing skills.

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The content should be emotional and connect with the recipient on a personal level.

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The content should be specific and upfront about the sender's ask.

Question 4

What does the video suggest about the ask in a cold email?

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The ask should be open ended, allowing the recipient to decide what to offer the sender.

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The ask should be specific and clear about what the sender wants.

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The ask should be a request for a large favor.

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The ask should be for something the recipient cannot possibly provide.

Question 5

According to the video, why is it important to show you've done your homework in a cold email?

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It shows the recipient that you're a good researcher.

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It makes the email more professional and formal.

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It flatters the recipient and makes them more likely to respond.

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It personalizes the email and grabs the recipient's attention.

Question 6

What does the video recommend instead of directly asking someone if there are any openings in their company?

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Listing your skills and experience and hoping the recipient will see a fit.

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Attaching your resume to the email and asking the recipient to forward it to the hiring manager.

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Tailoring your email to a specific need the recipient's company might have and showing how you can address it.

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Highlighting your educational background and achievements.

Question 7

According to the video, what is the key takeaway about cold emailing?

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Cold emailing is a numbers game and the more emails you send, the more successful you will be.

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Cold emailing is only effective for sales purposes.

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Cold emailing is a waste of time because most people don't respond to them.

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Cold emailing is a powerful tool for professionals if done correctly.

Question 8

What is the ideal length of a cold email according to the video?

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There is no ideal length, the shorter the better.

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The length doesn't matter as long as the content is good.

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The ideal length is around 3 minutes, which is the length of this video.

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The ideal length is around 17-18 minutes, similar to the video.

Question 9

In the context of cold emails, what does the video mean by "marrying what you have to offer to what the person might need"?

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Mentioning your skills and experience without connecting them to the recipient's needs.

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Simply mentioning the recipient's company and position in the email.

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Tailoring your email to demonstrate how your skills and experience can address a specific need of the recipient.

Question 10

What does the video suggest you do if you don't hear back after sending a cold email?

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Send multiple follow-up emails until you get a response.

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Take note of the recipient's contact information and try reaching out to them through a different channel in the future.

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Give up and move on to other recipients.

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