[marsdepinski]

This works and demonstrates two desirable traits: confidence or courage to overcome apprehension and a growth mindset willing to work at actively searching for work. I prefer to hear directly from new grads than recruiters any day of the week.

[MattGaiser]

The other thing people fear is being one of many and being a bother. As long as you target low enough of an alum, they are almost certainly not swamped.