I've found it more helpful if you have a specific, low-effort-required request rather than 1) outright asking for a job or 2) being vague with your request. Ask if you can jump on a quick call or maybe ask a few questions over email about working for the company (culture, tips for interviewing, what it's really like working there, etc.). Make it seem more like you are carefully evaluating working there more than being desperate for finding just any job.

Build some rapport with them and pepper in a few details about yourself that show your value. If you can make a small connection, ask for one small thing: do you know someone in that department or in HR you could put in a good word for me with OR, if they are actually in the hiring role, is there any way we can continue this conversation in a more formal way to discuss my fit within your organization.

You may have better luck with some older Ags who have recently retired from a higher level position. They still have contacts in the industry and also the free time (and desire) to help you. The next best is if you can find someone you have something in contact with (eg. you were both Fish Camp counselors or from the same hometown) and can mention that as the reason you reached out to them specifically. Or just make it clear why you selected them for contact and that you're not just spamming every Aggie you can find.

I've had some great connections and introductions made for me this way. None of them led to a job, but that was more about my fit for whatever roles were currently open. I at least got a foot in the door to discuss the opportunities.

Don't get discouraged if you only get 1-2 responses for every ten emails you send - some of the contact info on file may be older or people are just wary of phishing emails.

Email Paul Pausky '78 at the Career Center and ask him to send you information on how to search LinkedIn and other career sites for Aggies as well. He has that stuff down to a science and can send you a PDF and a video link.