Follow up emails
Informational interviews
Thank you emails
LinkedIn Messages
Other
Asking for an introduction
Subject: Could you make an introduction?
Hi Stefi,
I hope this email finds you well. I've been working as a Software Engineer at Facebook for a few years now, and I've just started looking for a new opportunity. I'm extremely interested in Resume Worded, and I recently learned that you may have a contact there?
If there is any way that you could facilitate that connection, I would be extremely grateful - only if it's OK with you! I've attached my resume in case that's useful. Please feel free to cc me on any emails, and I am happy to follow up.
Thank you!
Amanda
Insight
If you have a mutual connection/friend with someone you'd like to get to know, use some variation of this LinkedIn message/email template. You want to be using this only with warm contacts, ex-colleagues or friends who know you reasonably well!
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Asking for an introduction
Subject: Could you intro me? (Optional if using LinkedIn)
Hey Chandler,
I noticed you're connected to Monica Bing on LinkedIn. She's working at Resume Worded and I've been thinking about applying for a position as a data scientist there!
I would love to chat with her to get some insight into the company and what the role is like.
If you're OK with it, would you mind connecting me to her? I can send you a pre-formatted introductory email to make things easy for you.
Thanks!
Rachel
Insight
If you have a mutual connection/friend/LinkedIn connection with someone you'd like to get to know, use some variation of this template. You want to be using this only with warm contacts, ex-colleagues or friends who know you reasonably well!
Be considerate and offer a pre-formatted template in your follow up email/LinkedIn message (provided they say yes).
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Asking for an introduction
Subject: Could you intro me? (Optional if using LinkedIn)
Hey Sammy,
I hope you're keeping well! [Optional personalized note, e.g. Congrats on the work anniversary!]
I saw you're connected to John Doe on LinkedIn. He's working at Resume Worded and I'm considering applying for a position as a Human Resources Manager there.
I would love to chat with him to get some insight into the company and what the role is like.
If you know him reasonably well and you're okay with it, would you mind introducing me to him? I can send you a pre-formatted introductory message to make things easy for you.
Thanks!
Alexandra
Insight
Here's a simple template you can send to a friend or someone you know relatively well. Notice how it's straight to-the-point - if we know contacts well, be upfront!
Be considerate and offer a pre-formatted template in your follow up email/LinkedIn message (provided they say yes).
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