Dear Job Seeker/Career Changer,
Networking effectively is crucial for successful job hunting or career change, and the quality of your initial outreach can significantly impact your success.
To aid you, I've crafted five quick and efficient templates that are short, punchy, and effective.
This way, your email won’t be deleted in 0.2 seconds, and you will get a response.
1. To Connect with School Alumni on LinkedIn
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am currently a sophomore at [University Name], majoring in [Degree Name].
[Alternatively: I am a [University Name] alumnus.]
I am interested in pursuing a career in [investment banking/management consulting/trading/private equity] and noticed your role at [XYZ firm].
I'd love to connect and potentially speak in the future as I explore more about [investment banking/management consulting/trading/private equity].
Thank You,
[Your Name]
333-333-333
2. To Connect with an Unconnected Prospective Contact on LinkedIn
Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm a sophomore at [University Name], majoring in [Degree Name].
<<Or: I’m currently a [Your position] at [Your Company Name].>>
I'm keen on a career in [investment banking/management consulting/trading/private equity] and noticed [our commonality: you're from Boston like myself/you were involved in XYZ business fraternity like myself/insert anything reasonable here].
Let's connect and chat in the future as I explore more about [investment banking/management consulting/trading/private equity].
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
333-333-3334
3. To Set Up an Informational Interview or Phone Call over LinkedIn
Dear Mr. Smith,
Thank you for connecting a few weeks ago.
I'll be in [New York/London/Paris/X City] on [March 2nd and March 3rd] for interviews and would appreciate 15 minutes of your time for coffee to discuss entry-level positions in [investment banking/management consulting/trading/private equity] at [XYZ firm].
If those dates don't work, could we schedule a short 10-minute call?
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
333-333-3334
4. To Say Thank You After a Meeting or Call
Dear Mr. Smith,
I wanted to express my gratitude for our discussion earlier today.
Your insights into [what I can expect as an analyst at XYZ firm/the current trading environment in XYZ market/etc.] were invaluable.
I hope to keep you updated on my progress as I approach [summer analyst/intern applications/full-time recruiting].
Thank you again!
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
333-333-3334
5. To Follow Up / Stay in Touch
Dear Mr. Smith,
I came across an article on [Topic A] today, reminding me of our discussion on [Topic A related]. [Insert link]
I'm in final rounds at XYZ and ABC firms next week, and I wanted to share my excitement.
Thank you for your insights a few months ago; they've been instrumental in understanding the differences between [firms/markets/industries/groups].
Best Regards,
[Your Name]
333-333-3334
Feel free to copy and paste these templates and make necessary adjustments.
Remember, they are templates, so tailor them as needed.
Good luck with your job hunting and networking.
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