Getting In the Door

How to Reach Out to Your Network

Two email templates, one business-casual and one polished, written to turn a dormant contact into a live conversation.

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Two networking email examples meant to generate live conversations with your connections. Both ask for the same thing: a few minutes, this week or next.

Example 1: business casual

Hi Jim,

Hope you and the family are well! Last time we spoke, I remember you were staying pretty busy coaching baseball. Are you still getting kicked out of games? The reason I’m writing is because I’m considering a job change and looking to reconnect with a few key people, you being one of them, to gather some industry intel I’ve neglected to stay apprised of over the years. Do you have a few minutes sometime this week or next?

All the best,

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Example 2: polished

Jim,

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying success at _____. I’ve followed what your team is up to, and it’s really impressive to see the progress the (insert product/technology) is making in the (insert space) market. I know you’re incredibly busy, so I’ll keep this brief. I’m exploring the job market, and hoping to reconnect with a few key people, you being one of them, to gather some industry intel I’m afraid I’ve neglected to stay apprised of over the years. Do you have a few minutes sometime this week or next?

All the best,

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