<p>So, there is an alumni from my school who works in the same capacity that I would hope to work in (it is a very, very small field) and even geographically it matches up. Would it be inappropriate for me to message him on LinkedIn to ask for some specific advice, because again this field is small and difficult to crack into. Thank you! I should also mention, that my school, Wake Forest, is pretty tight knit and generally, alums are willing to help out other students.</p>
<p>I think calling him may be more adequate and personal. Look him up in the alumni directory.</p>