T E M P L AT E S

WRITE
NETWORKING
EMAILS
LIKE A PRO
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

REQUEST A LINKEDIN RECOMMENDATION

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REQUEST A PERSONAL SITE TESTIMONIAL

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TELL FRIENDS THAT

YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB
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TELL RELEVANT CONTACTS

INDIVIDUALLY THAT
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB
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FOLLOW UP WITH SOMEONE

YOU MET AT A NETWORKING EVENT
(OR ANYWHERE REALLY)
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BONUS: WHAT TO
INCLUDE ON A BUSINESS CARD
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Request a LinkedIn
Recommendation
Dear [NAME],

I hope this message finds you well. [INCLUDE PERSONAL COMMENT: e.g., “It was great seeing you at the
networking event last week!” or “How did that big September marketing push turn out?”]

I’m currently updating my resume and online presence as I prepare for my next career move. My goal is to
find a new job in the [INDUSTRY OR FIELD]. Because you know my personality, expertise, and experience
first-hand from the time we spent working together, I am hoping that you’d be willing to write a LinkedIn
recommendation [« LINK THIS TO YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE] that I can share with others. Perhaps you
could share briefly how my suggestion that you [AN ACCOMPLISHMENT THAT YOU’D LIKE TO HIGHLIGHT]
has helped your business grow?

If you have any questions, please let me know. I really appreciate your help with this!

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]
[EMAIL] | [PHONE] | [LINKEDIN] | [WEBSITE]

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Request a Personal Site
Testimonial
Dear [NAME],

I hope this message finds you well. [INCLUDE PERSONAL COMMENT: e.g., “It was great seeing you at the
networking event last week!” or “How did that big September marketing push turn out?”]

I’m currently updating my resume and online presence as I prepare for my next career move. My goal is to
find a new job in the [INDUSTRY OR FIELD]. Because you know my personality, expertise, and experience
first-hand from the time we spent working together, I wanted to ask if you’d consider writing a quick
testimonial about my work that I can include on my personal site [« LINK THIS TO YOUR PERSONAL SITE].

I’m hoping to highlight my experience with [SKILL, SOFTWARE, EXPERTISE YOU’D LIKE TO PLAY UP] so others
can get an idea of my work and background knowledge. It doesn’t have to be long—1 or 2 sentences is fine—I
just think people would appreciate seeing how I’ve worked with others in the past. What do you think?

If you have any questions, please let me know. I really appreciate your help with this!

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]
[EMAIL] | [PHONE] | [LINKEDIN] | [WEBSITE]

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Tell Friends That You’re
Looking for a New Job
Hi friends,

I hope this email finds you well! As you may know, I recently decided to [A FEW WORDS ABOUT YOUR NEW
DIRECTION] to work with [TYPE OF COMPANIES/PEOPLE YOU’RE LOOKING TO WORK WITH].

As I dive into my job search across the country [or SPECIFIC LOCATION], I’d love it if you could keep your
eyes open for people I should connect with and/or positions that might be a fit for me. Below is a bit about
my background and what I’m looking for, and you can view and share my personal site with anyone you’d
like [INSERT LINK TO PERSONAL SITE].

MY BACKGROUND
With over [NUMBER] years of experience in [YOUR FIELD OR SPECIFIC SKILLS], I’m looking to translate
those skills into [DESCRIBE YOUR NEW DIRECTION]. Here’s a bit about my work experience [LINK TO
EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR SITE] and testimonials [LINK TO TESTIMONIALS SECTION OF YOUR SITE].

WHAT I’M LOOKING FOR

A full, part-time, or consulting position for [TYPE OF INDUSTRY, COMPANY, TEAM, AND/OR ENVIRONMENT].
I work best in an environment where I can utilize [LIST YOUR TOP 1-2 SKILLS], and I definitely want to find a
position that [LOCATION AND/OR ANY OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS].

Please feel free to forward this email to any contacts or companies that are hiring and would benefit from
[SOMETHING UNIQUE YOU BRING TO THE TABLE]. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this email
and for keeping me on your radar!

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]
[EMAIL] | [PHONE] | [LINKEDIN] | [WEBSITE]

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Tell Relevant Contacts
Individually That You’re
Looking for a New Job
Hi [NAME],

I hope all is well! [INSERT A PERSONAL COMMENT: e.g., “I saw photos of the conference you held last month
on Facebook—it looked like a fantastic event.”]

I’m reaching out because I’m currently seeking a new position. As you know, I have been at [CURRENT/MOST
RECENT EMPLOYER] for almost [NUMBER] years, but I’m ready for a new challenge in the [PREFERRED
INDUSTRY] world.

I know that you used to work for [COMPANY], which is on my short list of dream companies. Do you still
have any contacts there and, if so, is there someone that might be willing to do an informational interview
with me? Any introductions you can make would be greatly appreciated.

In addition, if you hear of any job opportunities that might be a good fit, please send them my way.
I’ve recently updated my personal site [LINK TO PERSONAL SITE] with my work experience and some
references. Please feel free to pass it along.

Thanks in advance for your help! Please keep me posted on how things are going and if there’s anything I
can do to return the favor.

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]
[EMAIL] | [PHONE] | [LINKEDIN] | [WEBSITE]

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Follow Up with Someone
You Met at a Networking
Event (Or Anywhere Really)
Hi [NAME],

I just wanted to send you a quick note to say that it was so nice meeting you at [EVENT OR PLACE]. I
enjoyed talking to you about [CALL OUT A SPECIFIC PART OF YOUR CONVERSATION. IF APPLICABLE,
INCLUDE A LINK TO AN ARTICLE ON THE SUBJECT YOU DISCUSSED]

I wanted to share my website with you as well in case you know of anyone who might need help with [THE
SERVICES YOU OFFER AND/OR THE WORK YOU’RE SEEKING]. Please let me know if there’s anything I can
help you with as well! And let’s catch up again soon.

All the best,

[YOUR NAME]
[EMAIL] | [PHONE] | [LINKEDIN] | [WEBSITE]

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BON U S

Here’s a Template for

What to Include on Your
Business Card
(We like Moo for this.)

NAME HERE
TITLE AND/OR SERVICES
Optional Logo

email@emailaddress.com
123.456.7891

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